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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration VO53CJX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,890 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,463 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,536 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,480 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,502 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,379 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,284 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,278 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,743 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 11 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,604 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 11 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,322 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202618 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,586 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,674 MI
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VO53CJX was registered on 2003-12-01
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