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SL53FPD
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration SL53FPD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,374 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,597 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022 11 Jun 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,191 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Running on the inner sidewall? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,821 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,772 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,399 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,023 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,063 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,990 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,182 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,098 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,969 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202630 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,178 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,028 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,694 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20263 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,830 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL53FPD was registered on 2003-09-18
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