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LM53FBN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LM53FBN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,259 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021 8 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,153 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,102 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 8 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,594 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019 8 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,033 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- slight movement in nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,823 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- slight play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes
- offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation
- slight play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,308 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 8 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,834 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,623 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,205 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,205 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,903 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,887 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 8 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,638 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 8 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,600 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 8 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007 8 Jun 20265 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
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LM53FBN was registered on 2003-12-22
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