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GL53TWN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration GL53TWN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,764 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 170,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper (1.1.21 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,049 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear brake pad retaining spring missing
- Offside Front fog light missing
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML light illuminated on dash
- Offside Rear brake pad retaining spring missing
- Offside Front fog light missing
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
7 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake warning symbol light on
- Offside Rear retaining spring missing
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front top strut mounting worn
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 166,891 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 166,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,024 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 25 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,414 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 25 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,056 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 25 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 128,020 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 25 Jun 20269 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,265 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 25 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 107,265 MI
25 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,426 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,761 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,585 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 25 Jun 20261 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,588 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GL53TWN was registered on 2003-12-30
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