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GC53CUZ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GC53CUZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
⚠️
59 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,003 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,042 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,111 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 22 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 161,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
10 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 157,451 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 157,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 144,385 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 22 Jun 202625 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 144,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
21 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 135,006 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012 22 Jun 202621 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,881 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 22 Jun 202621 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
2 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,266 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 22 Jun 20262 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 103,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
28 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,966 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 22 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 83,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,249 MI
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GC53CUZ was registered on 2003-09-30
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