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2003 BMW 316
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- Registration GL52NWM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 06 Aug 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,284 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear part] (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside 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))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/1mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear parking brake performance getting poor, attention required
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,165 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,929 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,052 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,360 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 25 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,711 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,730 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,730 MI
25 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,382 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 25 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,950 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013 25 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,058 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,832 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011 25 Jun 202629 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,499 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 25 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,015 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 25 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,795 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2008 25 Jun 202622 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 14,891 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2007 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL52NWM was registered on 2003-01-03
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