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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR03WJY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- under body corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,092 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021Advisory 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))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,396 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,384 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,884 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017 8 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,115 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,523 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014Advisory 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 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,133 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,133 MI
8 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,573 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,681 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 8 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,536 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 8 Jun 20261 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 8 Jun 202613 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,345 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2007 8 Jun 202610 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,589 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2007 8 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!
LR03WJY was registered on 2003-03-31
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