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SW03HXH
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW03HXH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both main above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,501 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,550 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,657 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/f brake slight bind
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s front brake has a slight bind
- emmisions not tested due to coolant leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,214 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,869 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory 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)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,865 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory 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)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,924 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,432 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2012 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,068 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,013 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 11 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
25 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,214 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2009 11 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,731 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,727 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW03HXH was registered on 2003-06-27
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