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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GL53WYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 20 Nov 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,785 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,952 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust hanger snapped but box still secure
- intermittent erratic idle
- gearbox noisey
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushs, offside worse change soon (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,900 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 22 Jun 202624 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,331 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,341 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 22 Jun 202627 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,002 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,669 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 22 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,818 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,272 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,427 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011 22 Jun 20262 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,977 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 22 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,822 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
15 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,191 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 22 Jun 20268 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,648 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,426 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2007 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL53WYY was registered on 2003-12-18
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