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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF53CAV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Dec 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,271 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,271 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,314 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 159,313 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 159,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,050 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,200 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2013 25 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,091 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 128,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,372 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 116,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,924 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory 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)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,834 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 25 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 87,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,386 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007 25 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,344 MI
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GF53CAV was registered on 2003-09-25
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