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SC53TOJ
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SC53TOJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,238 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,120 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
12 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,935 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside side repeater intermittantly inop
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,935 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside side repeater intermittantly inop
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised tread (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,122 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,439 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,805 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,894 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 13 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,924 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 13 Jun 202612 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,608 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 13 Jun 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,437 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,448 MI
Expiry date: 24 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202622 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,298 MI
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SC53TOJ was registered on 2003-12-24
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