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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53TWJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Sep 2016
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,436 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle muddy
- nearside rear tyre
9 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 156,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam & Aim Not Checked (1.7.5a)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short nearside front behind bumper also insecure & rubbing on ground (1.9.2b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle muddy
- nearside rear tyre
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 151,157 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 25 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 151,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 145,313 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 138,309 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 25 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 131,633 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 124,977 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009 25 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 124,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 114,744 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 102,370 MI
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GL53TWJ was registered on 2003-12-18
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