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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ST03WRW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Nov 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,945 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Some underside components have surface corrosion
- Park brake just met requirements
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,251 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,990 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021 13 Jun 20267 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,608 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,810 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- engine manajment light on dash
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,714 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewall
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre damage to sidewall
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,522 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,648 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,539 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,123 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,266 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,552 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 13 Jun 20266 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,582 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,142 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
24 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,124 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2009 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,080 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2008 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,726 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2007 13 Jun 2026You 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!
ST03WRW was registered on 2003-06-30
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