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GF53OWJ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration GF53OWJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 22 Aug 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,447 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After Cat mid join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,980 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid join (6.1.2 (a))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,414 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,672 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- osf brake backing plate loose
- drive belt heavily perished
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,310 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear wheel arches corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear wheel arches corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,379 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,176 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,955 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,714 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,018 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,147 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,535 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,751 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 5 Jul 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,268 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 5 Jul 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,290 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,219 MI
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GF53OWJ was registered on 2003-09-30
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