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VO53CEF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration VO53CEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Sep 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,953 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,232 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,493 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake binding
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake binding
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,109 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,163 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,503 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,633 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,663 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,213 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,611 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,871 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,359 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,974 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,974 MI
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VO53CEF was registered on 2003-09-01
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