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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LB53FMA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 16 Aug 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,480 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,864 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear reflectors covered but reflecting
- Both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
8 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear reflectors covered but reflecting
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,299 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,949 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 7 Jun 202617 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,740 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
- Rear child seat fitted
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,144 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear child seat fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,144 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear child seat fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,217 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,807 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,879 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 7 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,098 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,213 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
29 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2010Reason(s) for failure
- osf tyre wall badly damaged Dangerous
11 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,473 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2009 7 Jun 20263 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,753 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB53FMA was registered on 2003-12-04
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