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GL53KSX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GL53KSX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,350 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- both front wings rusted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,350 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- both front wings rusted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,961 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020 26 Jun 202614 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,961 MI
26 Jun 202613 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around most of the inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner inside of alloy has been repaired
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive around front undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear rear shockers corroded
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust tail pipe missing
- Nearside Front Wheel rim repaired
24 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,294 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel rim repaired
- Rear exhaust tail pipe missing
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,920 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,640 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,460 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,085 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,449 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,672 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
13 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,661 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202615 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,430 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,430 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,105 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 26 Jun 20267 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,205 MI
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GL53KSX was registered on 2003-11-24
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