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GL53OPA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration GL53OPA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 15 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 168,618 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- front and rear chassi and suspension corroded
9 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 168,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification front wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear chassi and suspension corroded
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,088 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,965 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,537 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020 23 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn attachment bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,827 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside parking brake not releasing properly
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,036 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside parking brake efficiencies low
- Offside Front tyre outer wall slight damage
- Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slight cut and outer wall slight damage
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,362 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,311 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,419 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,443 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
3 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,243 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202630 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,689 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202624 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,992 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 23 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 23 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,551 MI
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GL53OPA was registered on 2003-12-19
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