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LR53BVB
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BVB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,707 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,646 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,221 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,346 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,753 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023 6 Jun 202624 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,861 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Under the vehicle rear side corrosion
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- Under the vehicle rear side corrosion
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,326 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20262 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,425 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,821 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,406 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nail n/s/r
- oil leak
- nail n/s/f tyre
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,733 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,896 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,416 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,390 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,165 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
24 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,254 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,137 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,137 MI
6 Jun 202626 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,388 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 6 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,781 MI
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LR53BVB was registered on 2003-09-30
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