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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FX53SNJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,657 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 174,678 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 174,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,419 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 11 May 20173 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,979 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017 13 May 201612 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 12 May 201511 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,492 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,806 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 10 May 201311 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,514 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013 11 May 201210 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 118,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012 16 May 201120 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 101,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 20 Oct 201021 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,208 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,213 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 23 Oct 200822 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,600 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 9 Oct 200731 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,044 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 31 Oct 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FX53SNJ was registered on 2003-10-29
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