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CV53FBU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration CV53FBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,331 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on at time of test
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and the offside slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 56,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and the offside slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,294 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,469 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear inner lens in poor condition
- sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection
- both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated but clearing windscreen
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning light on
- both rear inner lens in poor condition
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,613 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,631 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer tyre HEVILY CRACKED Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both front inner steering rack joints
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,921 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 16 Jun 202621 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,169 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,534 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,583 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,924 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 16 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,708 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011 16 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,715 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,645 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 16 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,828 MI
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CV53FBU was registered on 2003-12-19
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