BMW

3 SERIES · Grey

CX53 DZA

MOTExpired

MOT due11 Aug 2024

First reg1 Sep 2003

Mileage239,599 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 October 2025.

PASSED · 9 Aug 2023

Test date9 Aug 2023

Expiry11 Aug 2024

Test number529026925877

Mileage239,599 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low effort

FAILED · 8 Aug 2023

Test date8 Aug 2023

Expiry—

Test number254089764687

Mileage239,551 mi

MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low effort

PASSED · 12 Aug 2022

Test date12 Aug 2022

Expiry11 Aug 2023

Test number252522856513

Mileage211,964 mi

FAILED · 1 Aug 2022

Test date1 Aug 2022

Expiry—

Test number321489325869

Mileage211,915 mi

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

PASSED · 12 Aug 2021

Test date12 Aug 2021

Expiry11 Aug 2022

Test number594172651037

Mileage188,195 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 2 Aug 2021

Test date2 Aug 2021

Expiry—

Test number420417768564

Mileage187,566 mi

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 3 Aug 2020

Test date3 Aug 2020

Expiry2 Aug 2021

Test number778336574930

Mileage167,492 mi

FAILED · 3 Aug 2020

Test date3 Aug 2020

Expiry—

Test number234415913802

Mileage167,492 mi

PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

PASSED · 2 Aug 2019

Test date2 Aug 2019

Expiry1 Aug 2020

Test number593209756824

Mileage158,588 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 2 Aug 2019

Test date2 Aug 2019

Expiry—

Test number325453462806

Mileage158,588 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 16 Jan 2018

Test date16 Jan 2018

Expiry15 Jan 2019

Test number107256100547

Mileage153,612 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

FAILED · 11 Jan 2018

Test date11 Jan 2018

Expiry—

Test number523152022644

Mileage153,603 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to test emissions due to exhaust leak (7.1.2)

FailNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FAILED · 7 Nov 2017

Test date7 Nov 2017

Expiry—

Test number316137366507

Mileage153,589 mi

FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryEngine management light on

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 12 Sep 2016

Test date12 Sep 2016

Expiry11 Sep 2017

Test number843135907886

Mileage149,612 mi

FAILED · 5 Sep 2016

Test date5 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number275775304981

Mileage149,612 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

PASSED · 22 Aug 2015

Test date22 Aug 2015

Expiry4 Sep 2016

Test number597234135285

Mileage145,527 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 22 Aug 2015

Test date22 Aug 2015

Expiry—

Test number538384435281

Mileage145,527 mi

PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 20 Aug 2014

Test date20 Aug 2014

Expiry4 Sep 2015

Test number808412534283

Mileage139,652 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAILED · 20 Aug 2014

Test date20 Aug 2014

Expiry—

Test number278372334263

Mileage139,652 mi

PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 16 Aug 2013

Test date16 Aug 2013

Expiry4 Sep 2014

Test number629548523213

Mileage113,169 mi

User EnteredNearside front brake disc pitted and corroded.

User EnteredOffside front lower suspension arms rear bush has slight play.

PASSED · 1 Sep 2012

Test date1 Sep 2012

Expiry4 Sep 2013

Test number858905842227

Mileage123,667 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FAILED · 31 Aug 2012

Test date31 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number857164842243

Mileage123,655 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PASSED · 3 Sep 2011

Test date3 Sep 2011

Expiry4 Sep 2012

Test number817816641239

Mileage109,698 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredsmall cut in sidewall nearside front

User Enteredbrake pad warning light on

User Enteredfront offside ride hight sensor link broken

PASSED · 3 Sep 2010

Test date3 Sep 2010

Expiry4 Sep 2011

Test number222846440226

Mileage96,711 mi

User Enteredboth front tyres bald on edge and close to limit

PASSED · 29 Aug 2009

Test date29 Aug 2009

Expiry4 Sep 2010

Test number381391949287

Mileage83,577 mi

FAILED · 21 Aug 2009

Test date21 Aug 2009

Expiry—

Test number810443539212

Mileage83,425 mi

FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

User Entereddeep cut on inside wall off side rear tyre

PASSED · 5 Sep 2008

Test date5 Sep 2008

Expiry4 Sep 2009

Test number551769248205

Mileage78,215 mi

FAILED · 5 Sep 2008

Test date5 Sep 2008

Expiry—

Test number172219148236

Mileage78,215 mi

FailOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

PASSED · 4 Sep 2007

Test date4 Sep 2007

Expiry3 Sep 2008

Test number823797147282

Mileage75,452 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PASSED · 24 Aug 2006

Test date24 Aug 2006

Expiry1 Sep 2007

Test number661896736224

Mileage60,087 mi