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MP03FHL
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration MP03FHL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 17 May 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,764 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,784 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened.
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel tank strap mounting point corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,319 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s outer door handle stiff to operate
- o/s/f brake back plate loose -rattling
- n/s washer not working
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f brake back plate loose -rattling
- n/s washer not working
- n/s outer door handle stiff to operate
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,223 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,223 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- E.m.l on
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,263 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,340 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,667 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019 22 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,774 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,036 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borederline (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borederline (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borederline (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush borederline (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,442 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 22 Jun 20267 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,799 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,964 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,546 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2012 22 Jun 20265 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,580 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,298 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2010 22 Jun 20268 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,770 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009 22 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,630 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2008 22 Jun 202613 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,611 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MP03FHL was registered on 2003-12-31
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