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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC03RUR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 02 Jan 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,806 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blown (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,892 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,030 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,973 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,803 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,078 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,902 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,018 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,583 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,851 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 13 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,349 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202619 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,854 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2009 13 Jun 202612 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
16 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,622 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008 13 Jun 20262 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,418 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2007 13 Jun 20261 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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SC03RUR was registered on 2003-06-25
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