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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SA53PVE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1795cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 32,893 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026 12 Jun 20261 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 29,628 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 29,615 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust mounting fractured
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,513 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- very slight play o/s steering inner arm
- n/s/f brake pipe corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 29,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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)
- n/s/f brake pipe corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing surface cracks (4.1.E.1)
- very slight play o/s steering inner arm
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,046 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- gearbox to front pipe bracket broken
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- gearbox to front pipe bracket broken
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,329 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 27,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,148 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 25,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,946 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 12 Jun 202630 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,216 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,859 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 14,659 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 12 Jun 202616 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,837 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202616 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 13,837 MI
12 Jun 20261 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,844 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,730 MI
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SA53PVE was registered on 2003-11-27
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