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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration RO03DMX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 03 Oct 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,550 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- wheel arches have tape over them
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint under cat converter (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear parking brake squeaking
7 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,250 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022 23 Jun 202621 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,194 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S + O/S - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,348 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,537 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S + O/S (2.7.2a)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,990 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S + O/S (2.7.2a)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,830 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,747 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,723 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,156 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014 23 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,009 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 5,808 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 5,808 MI
23 Jun 202614 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009Advisory 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)
13 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
13 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,328 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,200 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007Advisory 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)
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RO03DMX was registered on 2003-03-01
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