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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GL53OGW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 04 Apr 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,155 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,450 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025 23 Jun 202622 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,229 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024 23 Jun 202622 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,015 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023 23 Jun 20264 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,145 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022 23 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,343 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202619 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,017 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 23 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,297 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018 23 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017 23 Jun 202612 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,470 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,132 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,306 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014 23 Jun 202617 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,132 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,986 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012Advisory 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)
26 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,204 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011 23 Jun 202622 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,964 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 23 Jun 202622 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,964 MI
23 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,922 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 23 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,495 MI
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GL53OGW was registered on 2003-11-28
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