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2003 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration SC53TTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 14 Mar 2014
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,371 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,069 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,508 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,362 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,716 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
30 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,049 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,770 MI
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SC53TTV was registered on 2003-12-30
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