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CF52FTN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration CF52FTN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 213,103 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Floor is corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Floor is corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 207,032 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 204,136 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 201,881 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 201,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 197,863 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,980 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 193,980 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 186,965 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 175,021 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 175,015 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Power steering ram leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,720 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,685 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018 18 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,289 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,598 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,601 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 18 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,203 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 134,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,516 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,291 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012 18 Jun 202625 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,576 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011 18 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,549 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 18 Jun 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,746 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,157 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2008 18 Jun 202613 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,863 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2007 18 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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CF52FTN was registered on 2003-01-28
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