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SW03CZS
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW03CZS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,582 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,745 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder/air freshner (8.3.1e)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cut but cords not exposed
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,163 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,055 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,163 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,409 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,435 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,615 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 75,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,965 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,452 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2007 11 Jun 20264 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,005 MI
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SW03CZS was registered on 2003-05-08
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