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FD53LHR
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LHR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019 6 Jun 202630 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,450 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 6 Jun 20265 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,927 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,670 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 124,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,780 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
24 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,716 MI
6 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,716 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202614 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,843 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,142 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,074 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,733 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,876 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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)
9 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,160 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FD53LHR was registered on 2003-11-12
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