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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD53LHA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Jan 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
- general under body corrosion
- under trays fitted
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,626 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,037 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,791 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,365 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,034 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,629 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,629 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,073 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202626 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,283 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,125 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,086 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,002 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,272 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,810 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,512 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,310 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,386 MI
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FD53LHA was registered on 2003-11-14
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