BC03BVV

BMW 3 SERIES (2003)

MOT & Tax Status for BC03BVV

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Outstanding Safety Recall

The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Due 01 Jun 2019

MOT Status

Not valid

Expires 15 Jun 2019

Colour

SILVER

⛽ Running Cost

What this BMW costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

48.9 mpg

Estimated from 153 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

18.1p

At 195.1p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£117.03

Approx. 60L tank

Yearly fuel

£1,341

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 8084 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

3 SERIES

Body Type

Saloon

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Engine Size

1,995 cc

First Registered

Jul 2003

First Used on Road

18 Jul 2003

CO2 Emissions

153 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

10 Jan 2017

Safety Recall

Yes (action required)

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About BC03BVV

Registration BC03BVV is a 2003 silver BMW 3 SERIES with a 1,995cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 23 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for BC03BVV expired on 15 June 2019, 2652 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.

The vehicle has 13 MOT tests on record, including 10 passes and 3 failures, with 42 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 157,469 miles on 16 June 2018. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,038 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 153 g/km.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for BC03BVV. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 15 Jun 2019

Tax due: 01 Jun 2019

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MOT History 13 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 970670600980
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019
Mileage recorded: 157,469 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 311870367044
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016
Mileage recorded: 150,003 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 187898714322
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015
Mileage recorded: 135,389 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 759561093230
Expiry date: 04 Nov 2014
Mileage recorded: 131,999 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

USER ENTERED Oil leak

USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre

MOT test number: 908487083272
Mileage recorded: 131,990 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

USER ENTERED Oil leak

USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MOT test number: 478040812356
Expiry date: 04 Nov 2013
Mileage recorded: 113,353 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED stone chips front screen

USER ENTERED nearside front wheel arch corroded

USER ENTERED front brake discs slightly corroded

USER ENTERED exhaust system slightly corroded

MOT test number: 210461419253
Mileage recorded: 89,438 MI
Registration at time of test: BC03BVV
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FAIL Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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