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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL52NPO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,610 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,803 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,192 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear one of two side lights near side rear not working
10 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested ran out of fuel (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear one of two side lights near side rear not working
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,046 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,653 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 24 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,174 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 24 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,198 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 24 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,573 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,582 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 24 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,323 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,831 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 24 Jun 202623 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,875 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2008Advisory 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)
7 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,707 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2007 24 Jun 20263 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL52NPO was registered on 2003-02-08
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