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GL53OOB
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration GL53OOB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,499 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027 23 Jun 202626 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,094 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,695 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,348 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,134 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,707 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage
- Rear brake pipes surface rust
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,707 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage
- Rear brake pipes surface rust
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,501 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory 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)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,541 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 23 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,541 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)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,829 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 23 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,780 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 23 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,557 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,011 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,007 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)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,507 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,965 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202620 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,652 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202621 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,067 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 23 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,665 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007Advisory 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)
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GL53OOB was registered on 2003-12-22
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