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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration CV53FPU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 23 Sep 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,460 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,060 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Secondary (parking) brake requirements only just met, it would appear the system may require adjustment or repair
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,109 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front headlamp images
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,157 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,455 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,559 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,511 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013 16 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,943 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,341 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011 16 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,012 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 16 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,521 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
12 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,878 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202613 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,518 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 16 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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CV53FPU was registered on 2003-09-01
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