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SL53FOV
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FOV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Oct 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,559 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- n/s/r brake slight bind
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,434 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202628 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,025 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,886 MI
Advisory 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)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,886 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory 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)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,709 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,876 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,031 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,745 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,247 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
3 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,532 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20263 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,366 MI
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SL53FOV was registered on 2003-09-05
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