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SW52FMD
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW52FMD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 23 Apr 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,658 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front tyre side wall has slight damage
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front tyre side wall has slight damage
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,477 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Sill covers fitted
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Coolant leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Sill covers fitted
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,575 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Sill covers fitted
- Oil leak
- Engine covers & undertrays fitted
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
- Sill covers fitted
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,051 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,598 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 9 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,598 MI
9 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 9 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,377 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,761 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011 9 Jun 202616 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,841 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010 9 Jun 202618 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,800 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2009 9 Jun 202627 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,122 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2008Advisory 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)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,462 MI
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SW52FMD was registered on 2003-01-24
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