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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT52HMH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,689 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,309 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,155 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,696 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023 19 Jun 202614 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,533 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,822 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear hand brake performance low just met performance reqirment
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,862 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,306 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019 19 Jun 202629 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,327 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018 19 Jun 202620 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,779 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017 19 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,767 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,479 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,783 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 19 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 23,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,171 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 19 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,845 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 19 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,017 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011 19 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 8,965 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 19 Jun 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,881 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009 19 Jun 202622 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,898 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008 19 Jun 202615 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,063 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007 19 Jun 2026You 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!
HT52HMH was registered on 2003-01-17
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