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GF53AWC
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration GF53AWC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,478 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
- sil covers fitted and undertray fitted
- Rear axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
- sil covers fitted and undertray fitted
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,592 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,988 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,312 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,906 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,354 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 18 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,158 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on outside (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on outside (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on outside (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on outside (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,349 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,574 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,356 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 18 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,313 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,211 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2012 18 Jun 202613 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,426 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 18 Jun 202613 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,398 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 18 Jun 20261 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,907 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,482 MI
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GF53AWC was registered on 2003-11-26
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