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OV53EFC
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2998cc
General Information
- Registration OV53EFC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2998cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,412 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,066 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,046 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,832 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear bump stop slightly damaged
- Nearside Rear bump stop slightly damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,811 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,811 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,995 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,752 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory 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))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,302 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017 30 Jun 202622 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,409 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,902 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 30 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,417 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,025 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 30 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,611 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,533 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 30 Jun 202626 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,450 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 30 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,498 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2009 30 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
28 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,567 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,567 MI
Advisory 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)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,576 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2007 30 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53EFC was registered on 2003-09-01
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