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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF53JRU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Nov 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 214,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 26 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 206,181 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 198,452 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 198,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 190,340 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 26 Jun 202630 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 181,852 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014 26 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 172,399 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 172,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 148,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 148,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,368 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 26 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 125,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,755 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 103,755 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,165 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 26 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 85,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,990 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008Advisory 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)
13 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,851 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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GF53JRU was registered on 2003-11-13
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