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2003 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration GL53OOU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2019
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,657 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,173 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,512 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,284 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,003 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,468 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,069 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
7 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,890 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)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,890 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 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)
6 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,316 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011 23 Jun 202628 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,110 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,111 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009Advisory 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)
14 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,182 MI
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GL53OOU was registered on 2003-11-28
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