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GBLX53FUV

BMW 3 SERIES

2003 · BLACK · DIESEL · 33,328 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-23● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Fair condition20 MOT tests · 19 passed

MOT History — 20 tests · 19 passed · 1 failed

PASS24 December 2025
33,328 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYunder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel
PASS22 September 2023
32,994 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
FAIL21 September 2023
32,989 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • MAJORNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MAJORRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
PASS31 August 2022
32,227 mi
PASS27 August 2021
30,365 mi
PASS18 August 2020
30,276 mi
PASS22 August 2019
29,797 mi
PASS22 August 2018
28,883 mi
PASS8 August 2017
27,618 mi
PASS30 August 2016
25,986 mi
PASS15 August 2015
23,996 mi
PASS12 August 2014
20,992 mi
PASS12 August 2013
19,284 mi
PASS9 August 2012
17,577 mi
PASS9 August 2011
15,711 mi
PASS17 August 2010
13,217 mi
PASS15 August 2009
11,427 mi
PASS21 August 2008
9,144 mi
PASS25 August 2007
7,594 mi
PASS19 August 2006
6,460 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
3 SERIES
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,926 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-09
CO₂ emissions
178 g/km
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-23
Recorded mileage
33,328 mi

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