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GL53WPT
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WPT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,243 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,641 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024 22 Jun 202616 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,774 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,726 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,058 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,457 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *inner pad* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *inner pad* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,711 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted....
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,312 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted....
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,770 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017 22 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,205 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,394 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 22 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,853 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,097 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,971 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 22 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,288 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 22 Jun 20269 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,922 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,222 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 22 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,918 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202623 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,091 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2008 22 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,980 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007 22 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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GL53WPT was registered on 2003-12-10
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