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GL53HGD
2003 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HGD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 05 Oct 2022
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,111 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front bendy control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
5 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front bendy control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,843 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,198 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- plastic tray fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- plastic tray fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,335 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019 24 Jun 20266 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 24 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,551 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 24 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,310 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 194,709 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 194,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 174,311 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
8 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 174,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,212 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 155,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 146,687 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 24 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 136,670 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 24 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 130,019 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 109,057 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 24 Jun 202616 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,601 MI
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GL53HGD was registered on 2003-11-11
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