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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LE03TZF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 225,250 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
12 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 225,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,607 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 214,222 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 214,222 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 205,214 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,214 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,148 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 184,884 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,343 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2019 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,749 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018 7 Jun 202618 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,231 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,139 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,533 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,717 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,939 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202627 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,939 MI
7 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,039 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 7 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,021 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,906 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202625 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,793 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009 7 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,514 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2008 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2007 7 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!
LE03TZF was registered on 2003-03-05
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