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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GF53YWX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Aug 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,895 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 202,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front both front wings slight corrosion
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,478 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 188,216 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper insecure ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,196 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
13 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 181,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,563 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 172,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 165,512 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 165,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 154,499 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2013 24 Jun 202613 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 143,130 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 132,976 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011 24 Jun 202613 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 132,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 121,582 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,361 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 101,014 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,928 MI
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GF53YWX was registered on 2003-10-22
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