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BMW

318 CI SE · Blue

GD53 LYK
BMW GD53 LYK
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Feb 2020
First reg1 Jan 2004
Mileage120,640 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due6 May 2019

Vehicle age

22 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 July 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2019
Test date25 Feb 2019
Expiry24 Feb 2020
Test number700336737376
Mileage120,640 mi
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 Feb 2019
Test date21 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number766402082171
Mileage120,634 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Jan 2018
Test date27 Jan 2018
Expiry26 Jan 2019
Test number271560174063
Mileage117,526 mi
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Advisorycomplete brake lines covered heavily with sealant
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 5 Jan 2018
Test date5 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number235311805655
Mileage117,460 mi
FailAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisorybrake pad warning lamp on
Advisoryeng light on
Advisorywater warning lamp on
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
FailFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bummper (6.1.B.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
FailCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber bushs (7.1.1)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Sep 2015
Test number778291954264
Mileage100,530 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number188801854221
Mileage100,520 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
FailExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 10 Jun 2013
Test date10 Jun 2013
Expiry17 Jun 2014
Test number467051063107
Mileage94,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 18 Jun 2012
Test date18 Jun 2012
Expiry17 Jun 2013
Test number588770772180
Mileage80,153 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre has cracks but cords not exposed
FAILED · 18 Jun 2012
Test date18 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number429970172120
Mileage80,153 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredo/s/f tyre has cracks but cords not exposed
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry8 Jun 2012
Test number427322751131
Mileage71,429 mi
User Enteredslight exhaust blow
User Enterednearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges
PASSED · 9 Jun 2010
Test date9 Jun 2010
Expiry8 Jun 2011
Test number142150060153
Mileage61,730 mi
FAILED · 8 Jun 2010
Test date8 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number740529250123
Mileage61,729 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 29 Jan 2009
Test date29 Jan 2009
Expiry28 Jan 2010
Test number434179829054
Mileage48,980 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 29 Jan 2009
Test date29 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number101869029006
Mileage48,980 mi
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 15 Jan 2008
Test date15 Jan 2008
Expiry23 Jan 2009
Test number642395418079
Mileage36,370 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2007
Test date9 Jan 2007
Expiry23 Jan 2008
Test number943559407002
Mileage26,999 mi