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OV53VJM
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VJM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,381 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026 29 Jun 202625 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,548 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,218 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,574 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,903 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022 29 Jun 202616 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,085 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021 29 Jun 202613 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,560 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,442 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,568 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,714 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,118 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake binding
15 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,118 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake binding
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,088 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,308 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 29 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,347 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 29 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,783 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012 29 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,585 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 29 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,448 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2010 29 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,942 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,078 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 29 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,438 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53VJM was registered on 2003-10-17
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