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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GD53HLK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 05 Apr 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,313 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt not retracting (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,422 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022 24 Jun 20261 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,820 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak ()
1 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,668 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019 24 Jun 202618 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Flexi brake hose slightly deteriated
- Offside Front Flexibly Brake hose slightly deteriated
19 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,376 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak Engine ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Heavily corroded just before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak Engine ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,832 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 24 Jun 20266 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,745 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,252 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,610 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,250 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 24 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,091 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,335 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,643 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,367 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 24 Jun 202614 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,905 MI
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GD53HLK was registered on 2003-12-23
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