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FD53LHZ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration FD53LHZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,074 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,121 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- Oil leak REAR DIFF ()
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA ()
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour NO LENS (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Oil leak REAR DIFF ()
- Oil leak ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA ()
- Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECKED
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,987 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 5 Jun 20262 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,785 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light illuminated
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre pipe insecure (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light illuminated
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre pipe insecure (7.1.2)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,506 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,889 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,990 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,916 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,662 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,598 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,003 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,999 MI
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FD53LHZ was registered on 2003-11-19
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