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LD53FHT
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LD53FHT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,449 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027 7 Jun 202619 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,615 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,057 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,368 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021 7 Jun 202627 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,877 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,305 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,101 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,421 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017 7 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,384 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,825 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,725 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,512 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,745 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,784 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2010 7 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2009 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,479 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,947 MI
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LD53FHT was registered on 2003-09-06
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