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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML03VHD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Apr 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,804 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,144 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear parking brake on limit adjustment advised
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,522 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,310 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Central Front Oil leak ()
5 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,051 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 23 Jun 20265 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,051 MI
23 Jun 202627 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,842 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,630 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,516 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,444 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 23 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,793 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,585 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202623 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,086 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,462 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 23 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,088 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2009 23 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,561 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,883 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2007 23 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 56,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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ML03VHD was registered on 2003-06-27
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