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OV53VKB
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VKB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 304,051 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 304,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 299,866 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 299,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 277,210 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 277,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 251,217 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 29 Jun 20269 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 250,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 229,799 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
24 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 229,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 199,106 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 174,721 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 29 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,745 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013 29 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,086 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,710 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 107,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,970 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 90,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,071 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 29 Jun 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,477 MI
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OV53VKB was registered on 2003-10-24
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