GL53ONW - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,034 mi
Expires: 05 November 2026
Passed - 10 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,649 mi
Expires: 09 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory fuel cap seal perished
- Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
- Advisory Nearside parking brake little to no effort recorded
Failed - 02 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,648 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory fuel cap seal perished
- Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
- Advisory Nearside parking brake little to no effort recorded
Passed - 04 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,340 mi
Expires: 03 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 30 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,777 mi
Expires: 01 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,976 mi
Expires: 01 September 2022
Passed - 02 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,906 mi
Expires: 01 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 01 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,906 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 20 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,642 mi
Expires: 26 August 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Failed - 20 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,642 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Passed - 20 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,141 mi
Expires: 26 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,141 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory odd size tyres fitted front to rear
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,763 mi
Expires: 26 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 26 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,763 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 13 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,153 mi
Expires: 26 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory mil on
Passed - 25 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,797 mi
Expires: 26 August 2016
Failed - 25 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,797 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 19 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,234 mi
Expires: 26 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 19 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,234 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,610 mi
Expires: 26 August 2014
Passed - 03 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,517 mi
Expires: 10 July 2013
Passed - 05 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,353 mi
Expires: 10 July 2012
Passed - 29 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,752 mi
Expires: 10 July 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,113 mi
Expires: 10 July 2010
Passed - 30 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,751 mi
Expires: 10 July 2009
Passed - 11 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,806 mi
Expires: 10 July 2008
Passed - 09 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,353 mi
Expires: 10 January 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL53ONW?
The MOT expires on 05 November 2026.
What is the tax status of GL53ONW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of GL53ONW?
This is a 2004 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL53ONW?
This vehicle produces 213 g/km of CO2 emissions.