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CV53FCG
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration CV53FCG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,705 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear parking brake limit just met
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,049 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- under tray and sill covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,512 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVER , UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated corroded and insecure attachment (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated corroded and insecure attachment (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- ENGINE COVER , UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
- Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- Rear HAND BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,016 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,984 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,912 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,870 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,855 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,287 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 16 Jun 20263 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,146 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 16 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,050 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2015 16 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,740 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,675 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 16 Jun 202623 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,572 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012 16 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,915 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,249 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,217 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2008 16 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,125 MI
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CV53FCG was registered on 2003-12-08
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