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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53WPY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 14 Apr 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 213,148 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play front bottom ball joints rear brake discs worn slight play n/s/r trailing arm bush
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 208,316 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s&o/s rear brake pipes corroded
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,272 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 183,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,988 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,165 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016 22 Jun 202611 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,837 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2015Advisory 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)
9 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,264 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,642 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013 22 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
12 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,948 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 22 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,936 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011 22 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,205 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 22 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,017 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2009 22 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,572 MI
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GL53WPY was registered on 2004-01-14
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