free car check
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC03LUR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Jan 2024
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 274,876 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 274,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 268,844 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 259,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under body heavily under sealed
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 245,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020 11 Jun 20268 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 236,127 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 223,633 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 210,745 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 197,338 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 184,784 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 165,097 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 162,571 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 162,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 148,900 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 148,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 135,789 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2010 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 118,564 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 118,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
27 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 98,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 90,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
9 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 98,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
29 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,890 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2007 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,663 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2007 11 Jun 20264 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 81,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC03LUR was registered on 2003-08-11
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.