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GF53YWJ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GF53YWJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 267,570 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025 24 Jun 202631 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 267,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- nearside rear inner position lamp inoperative.
- nearside front position lamp not working. (secondary lamp illuminated)
- front brake pipes starting to corrode.
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 259,707 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front tyres worn inner edges and cuts
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 249,977 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- general underbody corrosion
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear registration plate lamp flickering
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 240,861 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake only just passed 17%
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 229,430 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021 24 Jun 202629 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 229,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 227,997 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 221,332 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 221,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 210,357 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear indicators fading to white
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner tyre slight crack in sidewall
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 210,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner tyre slight crack in sidewall
- Rear indicators fading to white
11 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 201,137 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 198,610 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016 24 Jun 20263 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 198,610 MI
24 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 196,347 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 196,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 194,956 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 194,956 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 191,509 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 191,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 187,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 182,028 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
6 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 182,028 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 170,189 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 169,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 130,801 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 130,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 101,837 MI
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GF53YWJ was registered on 2003-11-20
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