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CV53FCX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
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- Registration CV53FCX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster on offside rear arm (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,506 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Lower sill not checked(plastic cover fitted)
- Offside Lower sill not checked (plastic cover fitted)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Lower sill not checked (plastic cover fitted)
- 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 in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Lower sill not checked(plastic cover fitted)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,747 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,340 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough SLIGHTLY STIFF (2.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering system slightly rough SLIGHTLY STIFF (2.1.1 (a))
4 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,731 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,381 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,226 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured LINK ARM (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,700 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 16 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,497 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advise : offside rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adj/cables
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,980 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 16 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,456 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,456 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,824 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,663 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
18 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,841 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,299 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,542 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,033 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009 16 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,587 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 16 Jun 202613 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,467 MI
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CV53FCX was registered on 2003-09-03
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