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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration HT53FNF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Dec 2024
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,474 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,551 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,215 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,872 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,053 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,883 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,676 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,650 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,650 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,188 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,665 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,396 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 24 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
5 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,287 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,407 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 24 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,465 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,554 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,080 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 24 Jun 202611 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,968 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2008 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,897 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,239 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2007 24 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!
HT53FNF was registered on 2003-12-31
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