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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OU53SCZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Nov 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,402 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Body has slight corrosion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,927 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016 26 Jun 20268 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,379 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 26 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,266 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 26 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,409 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,635 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 26 Jun 20265 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 178,674 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 178,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 162,510 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 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)
12 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 162,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
13 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 146,506 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 146,506 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 132,762 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 26 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 126,010 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 95,052 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OU53SCZ was registered on 2003-09-01
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