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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration VO53CGV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 12 Jul 2018
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,402 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre outer edge low
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,313 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,313 MI
11 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,548 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,925 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,539 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,603 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,395 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,089 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) Dangerous
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,846 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,846 MI
11 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,719 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,848 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,492 MI
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VO53CGV was registered on 2003-09-01
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