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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration RO03DLX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- sign of repair covered in thick black substances
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
27 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- age related surface to underside
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,531 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024 24 Jun 202625 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,594 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023 24 Jun 202619 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,572 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,352 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- LIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT SHOCKS
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,050 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- LIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,529 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 24 Jun 20261 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,877 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 24 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,498 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 24 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,913 MI
24 Jun 202617 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,913 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 24 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,672 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,857 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,759 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 24 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,259 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 24 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,593 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 24 Jun 202612 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,829 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 24 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,399 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2008 24 Jun 20266 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,607 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 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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RO03DLX was registered on 2003-03-01
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