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SW03MRX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW03MRX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,210 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
- Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
- Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,709 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
26 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,417 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,569 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,050 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,858 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,737 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,785 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,255 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 9 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,372 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,231 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW03MRX was registered on 2003-06-27
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