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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration VO53BZT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 183,238 MI
10 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 183,238 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 164,831 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 164,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,166 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 132,042 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 10 Jun 20261 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 132,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,050 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011 10 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 111,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,188 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 98,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,143 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 10 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 88,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,732 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,122 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2007 10 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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VO53BZT was registered on 2003-09-01
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