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CB03WAB
2003 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration CB03WAB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,287 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear floor corroded not in any fail criteria
- Offside sill getting corroded
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear floor corroded not in any fail criteria
- Offside sill getting corroded
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,225 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025 20 Jun 20268 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,540 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023 20 Jun 20267 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,826 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020 20 Jun 20264 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,601 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2019 20 Jun 202618 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,146 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 139,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,709 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,724 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 20 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure inner lenses (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,330 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016 20 Jun 202629 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,251 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 20 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,284 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 20 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,284 MI
20 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,865 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 20 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,710 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 20 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,924 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,525 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 20 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,020 MI
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CB03WAB was registered on 2003-05-22
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