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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53OOC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 17 Nov 2020
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 231,135 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 227,851 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Coolant leak ()
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 209,107 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 208,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front inner brake pads low
- rear heat shield loose
- offside rear tyre close to limit and worn heavy inner edge
- front brake disks heavily worn
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 194,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front headlamp images poor close to excessive
3 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 190,302 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 177,061 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 177,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 159,050 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013 23 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 140,431 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 140,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,560 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 104,560 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,163 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 74,906 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,372 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53OOC was registered on 2003-11-29
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