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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration MA53LMV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Sep 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,991 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight engine oil leak
18 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Slight engine oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,771 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020 23 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,907 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake lever over adjusted
18 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake lever over adjusted
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,251 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,180 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight corrosion rear brake pipes (previously waxed) & rear shock absorber bodies.
- Slight wear in steering rack, front suspension arm rear bushes & outer ball joints.
- Fuel cap seal slightly perished.
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,577 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 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)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,847 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 23 Jun 202629 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 23 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,428 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,250 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202630 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,674 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,756 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,253 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008 23 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,235 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2007 23 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,097 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 23 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!
MA53LMV was registered on 2003-09-30
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