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VO53CFN
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration VO53CFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- parking brake just made requirements 16% nearside lower readings
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 85,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,402 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,205 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
- nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge and tyre perishing
- nearside door mirror glass damaged
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear at brake hoses ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside door mirror glass damaged
- rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear at brake hoses ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge and tyre perishing
28 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,229 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- corrosion to brake pipes on limit
- Nearside mirror glass cracked
28 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- corrosion to brake pipes on limit
- Nearside mirror glass cracked
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,711 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to brake pipes front to rear by hoses
31 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to brake pipes front to rear by hoses
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,867 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,426 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,471 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,857 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,398 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,437 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202631 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,082 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,873 MI
11 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,873 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,182 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,054 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 11 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,054 MI
11 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,172 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,364 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202611 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,364 MI
11 Jun 202631 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,482 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,090 MI
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VO53CFN was registered on 2003-09-01
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