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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration RN53ZPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 May 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,267 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- offside rear floor slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 171,267 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- offside rear floor slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,100 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- centre rear seatbelt anchor missing
- rear service brake readings very low
- o/s/r brake pads worn low
- front brake discs worn/lipped
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 163,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear service brake readings very low
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- o/s/r brake pads worn low
- front brake discs worn/lipped
- centre rear seatbelt anchor missing
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 163,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre also under inflated () Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc has signs of overheating
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,161 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,659 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 28 Nov 201429 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 140,363 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,224 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,535 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,861 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,225 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 20 Nov 200920 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 28 Nov 200828 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,267 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,352 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2007Advisory 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)
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RN53ZPY was registered on 2003-12-31
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