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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT52HKA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,176 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,282 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,167 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre pressure low
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,154 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,131 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 20 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,548 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020 20 Jun 202624 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,395 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019 20 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,510 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,725 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Dents and scratches around vehicle
4 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Dents and scratches around vehicle
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,432 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Front anti roll bar corroded
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front anti roll bar corroded
- Oil leak
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,219 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,909 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,559 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013 20 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,650 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012 20 Jun 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,999 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,824 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010 20 Jun 202630 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,254 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,901 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008 20 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,402 MI
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HT52HKA was registered on 2003-01-24
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