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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration GP03BVL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Aug 2025
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,377 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all wheel arches corroded but taped up
5 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,318 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ALL wheel arches corroded.
25 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ALL wheel arches corroded.
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,525 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,452 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,784 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,247 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,494 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators plus side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators plus side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,749 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,650 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 2 Jul 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,076 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,471 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 2 Jul 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,548 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 2 Jul 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,834 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 2 Jul 202626 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,151 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 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)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,673 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 2 Jul 20265 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,173 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 2 Jul 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,956 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 2 Jul 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,269 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2007 2 Jul 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!
GP03BVL was registered on 2003-06-26
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