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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GF53AWY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Sep 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,146 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024 17 Jun 20261 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,574 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split and lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,539 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,106 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,381 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,389 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear heat shield loose above silencer
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,379 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits on inner wall from low pressure (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits on inner wall from low pressure (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits on inner wall from low pressure (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits on inner wall from low pressure (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,762 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
23 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,867 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside on ends (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside on ends (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,731 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 127,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,840 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 17 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,068 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,129 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 17 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,188 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,100 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2010 17 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,687 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 17 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 88,366 MI
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GF53AWY was registered on 2003-09-26
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