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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV53YKP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,625 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,906 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Both front coil springs corroded
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,507 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,936 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,540 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,282 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,245 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018 2 Jul 20267 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,564 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,289 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 2 Jul 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,885 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 2 Jul 20266 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014 2 Jul 20266 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,507 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 2 Jul 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,352 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012 2 Jul 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,912 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,595 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,647 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 2 Jul 202615 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,365 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 2 Jul 202615 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
19 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,104 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV53YKP was registered on 2003-11-12
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