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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV53YLJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 20 Sep 2017
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 204,996 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- under trays fitted engine covers fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 196,289 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 186,344 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 177,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 165,940 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 5 Jul 202611 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 164,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 161,987 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 158,019 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 158,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 155,590 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 143,425 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 142,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 108,975 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 5 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!
OV53YLJ was registered on 2003-11-15
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