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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC03LFP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 02 May 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 204,246 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 204,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 190,888 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 190,888 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 184,694 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 180,898 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 180,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 176,696 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 168,428 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 160,479 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 149,227 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2010 11 Jun 20269 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 138,113 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2009 11 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 137,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
11 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 105,416 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2007 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 103,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 98,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SC03LFP was registered on 2003-08-12
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