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ML53PPU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration ML53PPU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,570 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- brake pad warning light on but pads are okay
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- hand brake travel high has little reserve movement
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,390 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,808 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,541 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 20 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,849 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 20 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,789 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 20 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,216 MI
20 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,780 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,909 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 20 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,687 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,572 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,821 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,374 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,295 MI
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ML53PPU was registered on 2003-10-13
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