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FG53CFF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration FG53CFF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,690 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,236 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,639 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear discs coroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- underneath covers fitted
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,639 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underneath covers fitted
- rear discs coroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,681 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,416 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn slight play (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,664 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from sump plug seal area
- brake warning light showing on dash intermitant fault
29 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning lamp on
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose slightly deteriorated small cracks in rubber (3.6.B.4d)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory 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)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,202 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 3 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,690 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,690 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,408 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,408 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,210 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,593 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2011 3 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,697 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2010 3 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,469 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2009 3 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,635 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,172 MI
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FG53CFF was registered on 2003-10-10
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