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GL53TVY
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration GL53TVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 11 Dec 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 200,454 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020 26 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 200,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 196,549 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 196,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
22 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,826 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 184,826 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,112 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017 26 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 170,931 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 165,516 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 164,327 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 160,415 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 160,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 151,373 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 26 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 151,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 128,200 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2011 26 Jun 20266 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 128,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,123 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,199 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2009 26 Jun 202621 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,713 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2008 26 Jun 202619 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 78,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53TVY was registered on 2003-12-15
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