BW03TZU - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 5 months ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 207,268 mi
Expires: 28 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 203,697 mi
Expires: 27 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 28 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 194,477 mi
Expires: 27 April 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 12 April 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 186,587 mi
Expires: 11 April 2022
Passed - 25 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,307 mi
Expires: 24 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 19 February 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,307 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 20 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,369 mi
Expires: 19 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 18 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,369 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER PIPE SNAPPED, BACKBOX INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 18 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,184 mi
Expires: 17 August 2018
Passed - 08 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,306 mi
Expires: 17 August 2017
Passed - 18 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,724 mi
Expires: 17 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear parking brake efficiency only just met,requires adjustment/repair
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Passed - 02 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,752 mi
Expires: 10 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 01 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,128 mi
Expires: 10 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 01 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,126 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 11 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,080 mi
Expires: 10 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 11 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,080 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Major Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 27 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,873 mi
Expires: 10 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Failed - 26 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,872 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passed - 26 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,088 mi
Expires: 10 August 2011
Passed - 11 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,481 mi
Expires: 10 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 07 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,438 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 01 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,274 mi
Expires: 07 August 2009
Failed - 07 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,006 mi
Passed - 07 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,006 mi
Expires: 07 August 2008
Passed - 07 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,271 mi
Expires: 07 August 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BW03TZU?
The MOT expires on 28 April 2025.
What is the tax status of BW03TZU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of BW03TZU?
This is a 2003 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BW03TZU?
This vehicle produces 158 g/km of CO2 emissions.