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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53TWG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 04 Sep 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,316 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,741 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has been lowered on rear....
6 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has been lowered on rear....
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,181 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,668 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 25 Jun 202617 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
15 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,995 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,995 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,977 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,117 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 96,117 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,560 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011 25 Jun 202612 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,560 MI
25 Jun 202611 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,940 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,490 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 75,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL53TWG was registered on 2003-12-13
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