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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MP53PDZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 25 Feb 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,256 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,992 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2025 21 Jun 202618 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,319 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,116 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,124 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- oil leaked
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,489 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,489 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,613 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaked
2 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaked
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,913 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,170 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
30 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)
- Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,513 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- oil leaked
- wheel need alignment
31 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,815 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016 21 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,752 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
8 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,282 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 21 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,282 MI
21 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,045 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013 21 Jun 20267 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,274 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 116,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,917 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,943 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,918 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,708 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MP53PDZ was registered on 2003-11-20
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