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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LM53FCF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 11 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,561 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,315 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,041 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,796 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,391 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,799 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,477 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,465 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202628 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 6 Jun 202628 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,729 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,688 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,098 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,107 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,290 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,290 MI
6 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,661 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,653 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,004 MI
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LM53FCF was registered on 2003-12-30
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