WF53NRL - Car Check report for BMW 3 Series (WF53 NRL)

Details

Model: BMW 3 Series
Colour: Red
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Size: 1995cc
Registered: November 2003
Vehicle Age: 22 Years
Export Marker: No
Last V5C Issued: January 2025

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Road Tax

Tax Status: Taxed
Due Date: 01 Jan 2027
Expires: 7 Months
12 Months Tax: £275
Paid Monthly: £24.06

Emissions

CO₂ Emissions: 158g/km

MOT History

Expiry Date: 12 Mar 2027
MOT Due: 10 Months
MOT Mileage Anomaly: Not Detected

13 Mar 2026

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 13 Mar 2026
Test Number: 7808 5340 4485

Expiry Date: 12 Mar 2027
Odometer Value: 215863 mi
Since Last Pass: 22496 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded , but not seriously affecting overall security, hole in jacking point, not within 30cm of mounting point.
Offside Front Headlight mount broken, not affecting beam patten
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, front rear

02 Mar 2026

Completed: 02 Mar 2026
Test Number: 6026 5741 9264

Odometer Value: 215728 mi

Repair immediately (major defects)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb flickering when indicating/hazards are on (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb flickering when indicating/hazards are on (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush mount broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe protruding bumper (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Horn not working Horn button removed (7.7 (a))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded , but not seriously affecting overall security, hole in jacking point, not within 30cm of mounting point.
Offside Front Body panel corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, front rear

28 Feb 2025

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 28 Feb 2025
Test Number: 1703 3906 7035

Expiry Date: 28 Feb 2026
Odometer Value: 193367 mi
Since Last Pass: 9060 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Offside Front Wing corroded

28 Feb 2025

Completed: 28 Feb 2025
Test Number: 8112 3023 1056

Odometer Value: 193367 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Offside Front Wing corroded

28 Feb 2024

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 28 Feb 2024
Test Number: 8131 8299 9723

Expiry Date: 28 Feb 2025
Odometer Value: 184307 mi
Since Last Pass: 17943 mi

06 Feb 2023

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 06 Feb 2023
Test Number: 4210 4547 6205

Expiry Date: 28 Feb 2024
Odometer Value: 166364 mi
Since Last Pass: 2258 mi

06 Feb 2023

Completed: 06 Feb 2023
Test Number: 1778 7993 5471

Odometer Value: 166364 mi

01 Mar 2022

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 01 Mar 2022
Test Number: 9978 4919 6891

Expiry Date: 28 Feb 2023
Odometer Value: 164106 mi
Since Last Pass: 4711 mi

24 Feb 2022

Completed: 24 Feb 2022
Test Number: 1107 5902 1402

Odometer Value: 164098 mi

19 Feb 2021

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 19 Feb 2021
Test Number: 6926 1634 5392

Expiry Date: 20 Feb 2022
Odometer Value: 159395 mi
Since Last Pass: 5571 mi

21 Feb 2020

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 21 Feb 2020
Test Number: 1939 1880 3185

Expiry Date: 20 Feb 2021
Odometer Value: 153824 mi
Since Last Pass: 10764 mi

21 Feb 2020

Completed: 21 Feb 2020
Test Number: 5733 7467 6147

Odometer Value: 153824 mi

03 Jul 2017

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 03 Jul 2017
Test Number: 1310 7723 2402

Expiry Date: 26 Jul 2018
Odometer Value: 143060 mi
Since Last Pass: 8341 mi

22 Jul 2016

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 22 Jul 2016
Test Number: 1094 8889 9714

Expiry Date: 26 Jul 2017
Odometer Value: 134719 mi
Since Last Pass: 12701 mi

21 Jul 2016

Completed: 21 Jul 2016
Test Number: 1561 6229 2219

Odometer Value: 134712 mi

27 Jul 2015

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 27 Jul 2015
Test Number: 2888 2840 5290

Expiry Date: 26 Jul 2016
Odometer Value: 122018 mi
Since Last Pass: 26728 mi

24 Jul 2015

Completed: 24 Jul 2015
Test Number: 8377 3530 5221

Odometer Value: 121975 mi

20 Dec 2011

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 20 Dec 2011
Test Number: 1267 5455 1370

Expiry Date: 19 Dec 2012
Odometer Value: 95290 mi
Since Last Pass: 4209 mi

15 Sep 2009

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 15 Sep 2009
Test Number: 5147 6815 9299

Expiry Date: 14 Sep 2010
Odometer Value: 91081 mi
Since Last Pass: 11862 mi

15 Sep 2009

Completed: 15 Sep 2009
Test Number: 3042 3865 9264

Odometer Value: 91081 mi

09 Aug 2006

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 09 Aug 2006
Test Number: 1223 5152 6232

Expiry Date: 08 Aug 2007
Odometer Value: 79219 mi