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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF53KMZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 01 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,270 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under side both pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,396 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024 22 Jun 202622 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,321 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,129 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 22 Jun 202627 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,484 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight reverse travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Differential Minor OIL Leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,031 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021 22 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,222 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019 22 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,459 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,532 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,119 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,049 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,652 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 22 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,238 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202627 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,786 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011 22 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,226 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202613 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,850 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 22 Jun 202622 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 5,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009 22 Jun 202622 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 4,005 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 22 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 2,974 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GF53KMZ was registered on 2003-09-30
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