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ST53FKK
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration ST53FKK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,752 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- undertrays fitted at the time of test
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- General under-body corrosion.
22 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,601 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- General under-body corrosion.
22 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- General under-body corrosion.
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,260 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear lower sills corroded
22 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,260 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside and offside rear lower sills corroded
27 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,223 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,556 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes to both rear hubs (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres with low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,185 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,825 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,825 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018 10 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,433 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017 10 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,043 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015 10 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,944 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,329 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,820 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,346 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009 10 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,731 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008 10 Jun 202614 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,775 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2008 10 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,826 MI
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ST53FKK was registered on 2003-09-29
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