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SW52HCA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HCA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 27 Jan 2016
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,421 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,477 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,885 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202611 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,265 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
21 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,512 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 7 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,478 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202627 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,538 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2008 7 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
26 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,645 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,645 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,855 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW52HCA was registered on 2003-01-24
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