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VO53CFU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration VO53CFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 234,632 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 234,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
6 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 232,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 220,922 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 220,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed boost pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,688 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 206,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 204,527 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle corroded underneath
8 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 204,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crack in exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle corroded underneath
17 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 202,426 MI
11 Jun 202626 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 202,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,267 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,339 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,339 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,789 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,789 MI
11 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,578 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,037 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,426 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front corrosion to wing no sharp edges at time of test
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front corrosion to wing no sharp edges at time test
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,783 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,683 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,438 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,412 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,469 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,605 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,440 MI
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VO53CFU was registered on 2003-09-18
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