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LB52FDX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LB52FDX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,130 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,130 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,269 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber foam bump stop broken protective cover dropped down and top of shock absorber push rod has corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
5 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer side lamp dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber foam bump stop broken protective cover dropped down and top of shock absorber push rod has corrosion
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,178 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2021 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,349 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,675 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,655 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- outer sidewall damaged o/s/f tyre no cords showing
- both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators
- both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,121 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 11 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,121 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,500 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,046 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,784 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,784 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,790 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013Advisory 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,305 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,762 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2011 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,156 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202625 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,077 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,343 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2008 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2007 11 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,587 MI
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LB52FDX was registered on 2003-02-19
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