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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL52NOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 12 Jul 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,849 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,850 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,484 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre out of shape Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear bump stops broken
- brake pad wear indicator on
- Offside Front tyre out of shape
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear tyre out of shape Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear bump stops broken
- Oil leak around engine ()
- brake pad wear indicator on
- Offside Front tyre out of shape
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,739 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 24 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
23 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,562 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,562 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,667 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,319 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015 24 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,913 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,565 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,765 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 24 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,506 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202622 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,902 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202619 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,266 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,056 MI
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GL52NOU was registered on 2003-01-22
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