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AV53FCC
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration AV53FCC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 14 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- sills and rear suspension corroded
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 141,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sills and rear suspension corroded
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,158 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- hole on near side sill rear
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,214 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,568 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,979 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related surface corrosion especially toward rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related surface corrosion especially toward rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,041 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,593 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,441 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 19 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,504 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017 19 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,523 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 19 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,032 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,650 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2014 19 Jun 202613 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,778 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013 19 Jun 202616 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,668 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,473 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 19 Jun 202627 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,487 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,460 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 19 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,252 MI
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AV53FCC was registered on 2003-09-26
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