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FD53LGU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LGU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 08 May 2019
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
11
Passes
3
Failures
78.57%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 220,361 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 216,218 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 216,218 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 209,769 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
7 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 209,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 198,685 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 185,522 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 185,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 166,576 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 151,193 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012 5 Jun 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,485 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 111,188 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,806 MI
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FD53LGU was registered on 2003-12-10
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