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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SD03WNT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leaks noted
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,113 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,697 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 18 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,204 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 18 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,387 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,408 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,478 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,906 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,334 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 18 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,334 MI
18 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,466 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,442 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 18 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,444 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,913 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,773 MI
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SD03WNT was registered on 2003-03-31
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