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GF53KMK
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration GF53KMK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,044 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,407 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box section (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak Engine area ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box section (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Coolant leak Engine area ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,557 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underbody corrosion
- exhaust system corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corrosion
- exhaust system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,358 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- All 4 brake discs corroding
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 158,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
- All 4 brake discs corroding
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,970 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine management light indicates a fault
- Oil leak sump area ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,119 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust mount bracket broken
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,575 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 22 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,715 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 22 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,970 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory 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)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 114,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,611 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,744 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,893 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,603 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,812 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,151 MI
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GF53KMK was registered on 2003-10-23
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