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VO53CHF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration VO53CHF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 30 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,269 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2026 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,803 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,557 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024 11 Jun 202631 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,317 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Engine mountings fixing nuts missing
- Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe joint flange nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
7 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,635 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,010 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,087 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear coil springs corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear coil springs corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,200 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,822 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,164 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,664 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,519 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,225 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,129 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,451 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,197 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,114 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202630 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,416 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO53CHF was registered on 2003-09-30
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