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GL55CUH
2005 BMW M3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3246cc
General Information
- Registration GL55CUH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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- Expired 17 May 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,459 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear suspension components corroded
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,549 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- some rear suspension components corroded
- rear diff has slight oil leak
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- some rear suspension components corroded
- rear diff has slight oil leak
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,380 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,990 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 23 Jun 20266 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,337 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,621 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- advise tailpipe exhaust clamp missing , exhaust centre clamp bolts missing
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- advise tailpipe exhaust clamp missing , exhaust centre clamp bolts missing
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,777 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,127 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,535 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015 23 Jun 20263 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,381 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,901 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,047 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,168 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010 23 Jun 20266 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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GL55CUH was registered on 2005-12-14
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