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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CV53FDM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Jan 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,333 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Oil leak
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Oil leak
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,519 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 16 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,804 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 16 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,743 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,602 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,352 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,583 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 16 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,249 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,583 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010 16 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,310 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 16 Jun 202629 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,487 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,683 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CV53FDM was registered on 2003-09-18
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