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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW03MTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 16 Mar 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,065 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 9 Jun 20263 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 162,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,520 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 144,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 144,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,654 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,180 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,625 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,327 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,990 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010 9 Jun 20267 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,885 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009 9 Jun 20267 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,436 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 74,773 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2007 9 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 74,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front 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)
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SW03MTV was registered on 2003-07-02
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