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LB53FLW
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FLW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 23 Dec 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,366 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel sealing cracking but still sealing
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel sealing cracking but still sealing
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,285 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- fuel cap seal perished but still sealing adequately
- brake pad warning light illuminated
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,872 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- spare wheel missing
- under-trays fitted obscuring some components
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- spare wheel missing
- under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,823 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,576 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,854 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,349 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,474 MI
6 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,474 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,900 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,078 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,367 MI
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LB53FLW was registered on 2003-12-18
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