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GF53VNR
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration GF53VNR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,089 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024 25 Jun 202613 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed due to engine smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine under cover fitted not allowing to see exact location (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,380 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- offside front tyre outer tread edge cracked
- oil leak
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,224 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
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- amber oil light on
- oil leak
- oil leak
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- offside front tyre outer tread edge cracked
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre offshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,931 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust bracket broken
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust bracket broken
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,520 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 25 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,623 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019 25 Jun 20267 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,613 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018 25 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,918 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 25 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,600 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 25 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,105 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,096 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 25 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,244 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,958 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,645 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
9 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
7 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,467 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 25 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,485 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2008 25 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,965 MI
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GF53VNR was registered on 2003-10-14
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