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HT53HLN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration HT53HLN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 153,180 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,486 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025 19 Jun 202629 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,576 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,641 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,765 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,308 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,786 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,213 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 19 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,414 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 19 Jun 202613 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,872 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017 19 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,477 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016 19 Jun 202610 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,914 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015 19 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,853 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 19 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,782 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013 19 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,728 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012 19 Jun 202630 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,277 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2011 19 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,675 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 19 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,244 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,121 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 19 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,952 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007 19 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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HT53HLN was registered on 2003-12-23
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