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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU53SBO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,761 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,619 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 26 Jun 202625 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,336 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,260 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F tyre worn excessively on inner edge
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Engine oil level below min
- Oil leak under engine
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- N/S/F tyre worn excessively on inner edge
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,084 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 26 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,875 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,875 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,636 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,355 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,014 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 26 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,014 MI
26 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,182 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 26 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,802 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010Advisory 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)
9 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,119 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 26 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,504 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008Advisory 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)
21 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,059 MI
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OU53SBO was registered on 2003-09-01
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