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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MA03FDJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,194 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,155 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING=RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR/BEHIND TANK (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH=225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- EML IS ON
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 XL (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML IS ON
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING=RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH=225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,385 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,166 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,479 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020 22 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,010 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,672 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,480 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,808 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,406 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 22 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,892 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 22 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,277 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,697 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,113 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011 22 Jun 20263 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,248 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,010 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2009 22 Jun 202615 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,775 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2008 22 Jun 202629 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,589 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008 22 Jun 20262 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2007 22 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!
MA03FDJ was registered on 2003-03-27
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