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HT52OXA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration HT52OXA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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118 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,086 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general body damage
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,244 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp patterns poor
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both headlamp patterns poor
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,023 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,848 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019 20 Jun 202616 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,202 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn and cut (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine oil on minimum
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,204 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
14 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,155 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,426 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 20 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,890 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011 20 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,703 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2009 20 Jun 20269 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,573 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202627 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,984 MI
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HT52OXA was registered on 2003-02-17
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