FD53OWJ - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 1 day ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 16 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,205 mi
Expires: 15 June 2026
Passed - 05 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,887 mi
Expires: 04 June 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,885 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil light on
Passed - 30 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,191 mi
Expires: 29 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Shocker covers loose
- Advisory Rear General corrosion
Failed - 25 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,190 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Shocker covers loose
- Advisory Rear General corrosion
Passed - 25 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,151 mi
Expires: 26 May 2023
Passed - 20 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,664 mi
Expires: 26 May 2022
Failed - 20 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,662 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,585 mi
Expires: 26 May 2021
Failed - 14 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,581 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,951 mi
Expires: 27 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 16 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,494 mi
Expires: 27 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,551 mi
Expires: 27 March 2018
Passed - 09 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,414 mi
Expires: 08 June 2017
Failed - 09 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,414 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 13 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,475 mi
Expires: 06 June 2016
Passed - 23 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,598 mi
Expires: 06 June 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 15 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,424 mi
Expires: 06 June 2014
Failed - 14 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,424 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed - 07 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,873 mi
Expires: 06 June 2013
Passed - 07 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,770 mi
Expires: 06 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,453 mi
Expires: 06 June 2011
Passed - 01 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,543 mi
Expires: 06 June 2010
Failed - 01 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,543 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 28 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,357 mi
Expires: 06 June 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 28 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,357 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 07 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,940 mi
Expires: 06 June 2008
Passed - 23 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,013 mi
Expires: 24 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FD53OWJ?
The MOT expires on 15 June 2026.
What is the tax status of FD53OWJ?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of FD53OWJ?
This is a 2003 BMW 3 SERIES in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FD53OWJ?
This vehicle produces 230 g/km of CO2 emissions.