PN53OZE

BMW 3 SERIES (2003)

MOT & Tax Status for PN53OZE

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Outstanding Safety Recall

The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.

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Tax Status

SORN

MOT Status

Not valid

Expires 19 Nov 2021

Colour

BLACK

⛽ Running Cost

What this BMW costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

30.6 mpg

Estimated from 213 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

23.6p

At 158.8p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£95.26

Approx. 60L tank

Yearly fuel

£1,743

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7769 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Vehicle Specifications

Model

3 SERIES

Fuel Type

PETROL

Engine Size

2,171 cc

First Registered

Sep 2003

First Used on Road

01 Sep 2003

CO2 Emissions

213 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Type Approval

Last V5C Issued

24 Sep 2019

Safety Recall

Yes (action required)

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About PN53OZE

Registration PN53OZE is a 2003 black BMW 3 SERIES with a 2,171cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 23 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for PN53OZE expired on 19 November 2021, 1657 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The vehicle has 21 MOT tests on record, including 15 passes and 6 failures, with 101 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 180,056 miles on 14 November 2020. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,812 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 213 g/km.

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MOT History 21 tests

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Oil leak front and rear

ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Oil leak front and rear

ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

ADVISORY Rear Oil leak diff

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

DANGEROUS Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

USER ENTERED exhaust bracket broken

FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

FAIL Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

FAIL Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

FAIL Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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