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2003 BMW 316
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- Registration CV53FCL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 04 Aug 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,795 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,884 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- Bad oil leak!
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment required? (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust box corroded
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Adjustment required? (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Bad oil leak!
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,849 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,729 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 16 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,085 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,670 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,670 MI
16 Jun 202622 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,784 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory 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 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,494 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 16 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,509 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,120 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007 16 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,078 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)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV53FCL was registered on 2003-09-25
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