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GD52FZY
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration GD52FZY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,853 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,644 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,283 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,494 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,761 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,824 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,445 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019 26 Jun 20262 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,890 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- underside undersealed unable to view some areas
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,531 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,257 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,401 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,430 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,274 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,673 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2011 26 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,369 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010 26 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,369 MI
26 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,571 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 26 Jun 20269 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,062 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2008 26 Jun 20269 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,986 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2007 26 Jun 20266 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 58,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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GD52FZY was registered on 2003-02-24
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