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2003 BMW 316
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- Registration GF53OUW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 28 Jan 2021
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,250 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear low reading from parking brake
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,774 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019 6 Jul 20264 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,483 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018 6 Jul 20266 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,481 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017 6 Jul 20265 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,298 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 6 Jul 202623 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,058 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 6 Jul 202616 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013 6 Jul 202630 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,658 MI
6 Jul 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,658 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 6 Jul 20268 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,897 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011 6 Jul 20268 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,613 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2010 6 Jul 20267 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,618 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 6 Jul 202617 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,000 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2009Advisory 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)
21 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,415 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 6 Jul 202626 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,765 MI
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GF53OUW was registered on 2003-11-20
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