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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration HT52UYJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 13 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,724 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached it has come detached on top (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,250 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- engine oil warning light flickers on and off
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,645 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,708 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,635 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022 27 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,462 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,181 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,390 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018 27 Jun 202625 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,580 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,445 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016 27 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,472 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 27 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,539 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 27 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,077 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 27 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,740 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 27 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,258 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,926 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010 27 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,908 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)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,267 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,498 MI
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HT52UYJ was registered on 2003-02-12
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