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SW03AZF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW03AZF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 16 Mar 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,387 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,268 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Reverse light dim
- Nearside Front Brake pads worn 70%
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pads worn 70%
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,433 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,250 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,756 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,756 MI
11 Jun 20264 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,402 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,771 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,120 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 245,021 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 245,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 220,899 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 191,525 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 170,475 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 164,063 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 164,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 131,723 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 131,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,947 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 94,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,659 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2007 11 Jun 202612 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW03AZF was registered on 2003-04-25
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