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GL53AVG
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AVG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- fuel filter mounting bracket loose
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- fuel filter mounting bracket loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,554 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,588 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
- both front tyres stretched
28 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,707 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- accident damage o/s of vehicle
28 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush os bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ns bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)
10 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- accident damage o/s/f to rear of vehicle
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,930 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017 20 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,892 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,778 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,124 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2014 20 Jun 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,020 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2012 20 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,442 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,442 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,489 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,627 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,130 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 20 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,475 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2007 20 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53AVG was registered on 2003-10-31
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