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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF53VNO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Mar 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 185,161 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 184,096 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022 25 Jun 202628 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 183,383 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 25 Jun 20265 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,577 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
5 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 182,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,270 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
- Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 181,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s (3.6.B.4e)
9 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 180,405 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,072 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,970 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016 25 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,610 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 169,613 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 169,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 167,460 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 167,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 165,773 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 25 Jun 20269 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 163,314 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 163,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 154,882 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2010 25 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 154,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 135,483 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 25 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 124,748 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GF53VNO was registered on 2003-10-10
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