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CV53FCU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration CV53FCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 05 Mar 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,871 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange near turbo (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,054 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,054 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,487 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
4 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,921 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,857 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016 17 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 133,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,628 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,107 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 17 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 113,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,616 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,930 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011 17 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,044 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 17 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,762 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 17 Jun 202612 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,980 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009 17 Jun 202611 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,666 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2008 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,214 MI
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CV53FCU was registered on 2003-09-02
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