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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SC03RVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 28 Oct 2020
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,720 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- handbrake low effort
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 188,720 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- handbrake low effort
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,984 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,799 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front tyre low on outer edge.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside front tyre low on outer edge.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,408 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,542 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
31 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,718 MI
12 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,933 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,128 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,491 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,915 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,233 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 12 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 71,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,475 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,980 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,081 MI
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SC03RVJ was registered on 2003-07-29
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