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LB53PHF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LB53PHF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 03 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 78,812 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,402 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear jack point corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,046 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,256 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,883 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 62,127 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 62,127 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,499 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,314 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear ( by securing clips ) (1.1.11 (c))
- both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,001 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,634 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,858 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,858 MI
11 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,716 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,581 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,189 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,468 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 24,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,335 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,463 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 17,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
18 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,919 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,046 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2009 11 Jun 20264 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,098 MI
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LB53PHF was registered on 2003-12-29
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