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SW03EDE
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW03EDE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 64,366 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,342 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026 11 Jun 202615 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,571 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,954 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,864 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- covers and undertrays obscuring components
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 50,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- covers and undertrays obscuring components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,785 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,203 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2021 11 Jun 20266 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 45,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,712 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202615 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,672 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019 11 Jun 202616 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,698 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 11 Jun 202617 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,969 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/35/18
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/40/18
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,874 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,289 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 11 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,347 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 11 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,522 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 11 Jun 20268 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,522 MI
11 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,730 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 11 Jun 202611 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 13,830 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011 11 Jun 202611 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 13,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
9 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,707 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 11 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,770 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 11 Jun 202623 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,184 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008 11 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,404 MI
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SW03EDE was registered on 2003-06-01
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