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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW53FCV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Mar 2016
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,309 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,237 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
27 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,511 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,745 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 13 Jun 202624 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,382 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,296 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,966 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,894 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,803 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 13 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53FCV was registered on 2003-11-19
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