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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR51OFS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 08 Jan 2016
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,202 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,319 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,314 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 13 Dec 201113 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
26 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,922 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 26 Nov 201025 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,749 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,392 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,691 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2008 13 Feb 20079 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Nov 2004
Pass
Mileage: 26,046 MI
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LR51OFS was registered on 2001-09-28
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