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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53AVC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Oct 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 216,347 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,185 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 194,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S/F indicator comes on with the when position lamps are on (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust fumes entering the interior of the vehicle
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 183,880 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front jacking pad missing
8 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 183,880 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front jacking pad missing
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 168,778 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 168,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,456 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 21 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012 21 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,113 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 21 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,929 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 21 Jun 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,052 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,615 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2008 21 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,806 MI
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GL53AVC was registered on 2003-11-24
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