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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration HT53HLP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 May 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,705 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,698 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,717 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear noisy possible brake problems
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
9 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,020 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Both front tyres cracked and perished
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,515 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,029 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 19 Jun 202631 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 19 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,013 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 19 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,445 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 19 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,734 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 19 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,376 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 19 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,376 MI
19 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,010 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
15 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,864 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 19 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,824 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2008 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,483 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,483 MI
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HT53HLP was registered on 2003-12-29
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