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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration WM03FYR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,155 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated all 4 (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- nsf fog light not working
- lots of play in rear dif possible gear box
- engine and dif leaking
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective down pipe join rusting change soon (6.1.2 (a))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,126 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,095 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both 70kg (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,073 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Rubber coupling on front of prop shaft splitting
- Heavy oil leaks
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- Rubber coupling on front of prop shaft splitting
- Heavy oil leaks
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,744 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,858 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 27 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,858 MI
27 Jun 20268 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,812 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,767 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 27 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,568 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 27 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,982 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 27 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,340 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010 27 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,546 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2009 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,187 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 55,187 MI
27 Jun 202626 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,129 MI
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WM03FYR was registered on 2003-04-12
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