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SW03LHA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1895cc
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- Registration SW03LHA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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101 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,428 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- both registration plate lamp lenses missing
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- general underbody corrosion
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
25 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,841 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,312 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 11 Jun 202625 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,552 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,257 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wiper blade split at the ends
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
- Nearside wiper blade split at the ends
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre cracking
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside wiper blade split at the ends
- Offside Front tyre cracking
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside wiper blade split at the ends
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,682 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,853 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,281 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
21 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,847 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
26 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,847 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,179 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,938 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,440 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,119 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,340 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
21 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,492 MI
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SW03LHA was registered on 2003-06-20
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