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OV03WML
2003 BMW M3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3246cc
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- Registration OV03WML
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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- Expires 17 Apr 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,776 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,948 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 169,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,826 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe corroded but no excessive
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,825 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,108 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,598 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- corrosion starting to nearside rear wheel arch
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both stanchion corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached both top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ones not working and the other is dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,908 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LED's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LED's not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested engine over heating ,emissions test stopped. (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front steering rack gaiter in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,559 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
23 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,460 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,755 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,500 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,451 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 26 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,200 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,583 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 26 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,691 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 26 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,760 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,954 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 26 Jun 202613 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,734 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2009 26 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,542 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
31 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,096 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV03WML was registered on 2003-05-31
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