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OV53YKW
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV53YKW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
21
Passes
5
Failures
80.77%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,608 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Metal clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,535 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2024 2 Jul 20263 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,169 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2023 2 Jul 20268 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,373 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,373 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,951 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,268 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
12 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,268 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,525 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- fuel cap seal is perishing
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,524 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal is perishing
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,481 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- items removed from drivers view prior to test
- just met emissions requirements
- fuel cap seal is perishing
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,610 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 2 Jul 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,145 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 2 Jul 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,246 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 2 Jul 202612 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,602 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,644 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 2 Jul 202626 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,493 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 2 Jul 202612 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,018 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,878 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 2 Jul 202617 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,410 MI
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OV53YKW was registered on 2003-10-31
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