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LL53STX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LL53STX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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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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83 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Corroded and leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Corrosion around fuel tank mounts
- Corrosion around bottom of battery tray
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion around bottom of battery tray
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Corroded and leaking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Corrosion around fuel tank mounts
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,077 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,956 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,291 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023 13 Jun 202623 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,291 MI
13 Jun 20263 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,556 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,972 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
29 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,624 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2021Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake lagging in operation both rear (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,961 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded
- 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 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,157 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,106 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,400 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,507 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,556 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,859 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,624 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,535 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 13 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,363 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009 13 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2008 13 Jun 202625 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,754 MI
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LL53STX was registered on 2003-09-25
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