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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CV53FPJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Feb 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,468 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,591 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Number plate damaged
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Number plate damaged
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,330 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,633 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,002 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 16 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,263 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 16 Jun 202630 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,382 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 16 Jun 202630 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,277 MI
16 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,277 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,854 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 16 Jun 202617 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,137 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,373 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,751 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,072 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 16 Jun 202626 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,854 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 16 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,167 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007 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!
CV53FPJ was registered on 2003-09-29
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