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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL53HYX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 Nov 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,061 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,800 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,364 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,364 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,661 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,128 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,346 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
11 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,629 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,629 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,682 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,583 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016 24 Jun 202626 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,198 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 24 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,647 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,624 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 24 Jun 202626 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,313 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,000 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,093 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction 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)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,091 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 24 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,145 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 24 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,384 MI
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GL53HYX was registered on 2003-12-04
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