AU53ZWM - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 5 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 24 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,195 mi
Expires: 23 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 12 March 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,194 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a))
- Dangerous Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes by jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Holes in body where mounted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Holes in body where mounted. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 07 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,516 mi
Expires: 06 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory rear axle extensive surface corrosion
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,102 mi
Expires: 23 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 15 September 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,081 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 23 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,945 mi
Expires: 23 September 2022
Passed - 24 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,635 mi
Expires: 23 September 2021
Failed - 16 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,625 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Passed - 05 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,752 mi
Expires: 15 September 2020
Passed - 13 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,042 mi
Expires: 15 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,282 mi
Expires: 15 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine under shields fitted obscuring testers view
Passed - 16 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,021 mi
Expires: 21 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 15 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,740 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease at rear end unable to fully examine
Passed - 09 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,098 mi
Expires: 21 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Offside rear tyre worn inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 09 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,098 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Offside rear tyre worn inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,965 mi
Expires: 21 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 18 May 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,965 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Major Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 22 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,596 mi
Expires: 21 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 21 May 2014 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,573 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 08 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,065 mi
Expires: 21 May 2014
Failed - 08 May 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,065 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Dangerous Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed - 22 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,941 mi
Expires: 21 May 2013
Failed - 21 May 2012 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,941 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 16 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,562 mi
Expires: 23 December 2012
Passed - 10 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,871 mi
Expires: 23 December 2011
Passed - 11 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,162 mi
Expires: 23 December 2010
Failed - 08 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,124 mi
Major Defects:
- Major coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 03 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,329 mi
Expires: 23 December 2009
Passed - 14 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,579 mi
Expires: 23 December 2008
Passed - 12 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,443 mi
Expires: 23 December 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AU53ZWM?
The MOT expires on 23 March 2026.
What is the tax status of AU53ZWM?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 August 2024.
What are the specifications of AU53ZWM?
This is a 2003 BMW 3 SERIES in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AU53ZWM?
This vehicle produces 221 g/km of CO2 emissions.