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GL53OOJ
2003 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration GL53OOJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 255,787 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 250,588 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 246,915 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 246,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 241,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 241,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 233,523 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 233,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 226,973 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 226,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 215,935 KM
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 215,886 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 208,594 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear hub bearing has slight weep of grease/oil
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has slit in side wall exceeding 25mm,but not exposing cords
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 208,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear hub bearing has slight weep of grease/oil
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner tyre wall has slit in side wall exceeding 25mm,but not exposing cords
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 201,182 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 195,449 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202628 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 314,546 KM
23 Jun 20265 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 182,545 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014 23 Jun 20265 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 182,545 MI
23 Jun 20264 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 174,137 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 159,683 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 23 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 159,516 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 151,751 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 123,192 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 122,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,231 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009 23 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,055 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2008 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,133 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2007Advisory 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)
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GL53OOJ was registered on 2003-11-24
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