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LR53CTK
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CTK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 20 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,001 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- * Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
14 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,018 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,807 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,851 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded in place. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer seeping grease ,should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along tank starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bothside front ,also aim/ pattern not defined, and lens should be cleaned. (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded in place. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer seeping grease ,should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along tank starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,474 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
- Rear differential seal seeping oil.
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))
- engine seeping oil in many places.
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,212 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn . (5.2.3 (e))
- driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
- Rear differential seal seeping oil, should replace.
- power steering pump or pipe seeping oil should investigate.
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil ,marginal pass repair a.s.a.p. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- power steering pump or pipe seeping oil should investigate.
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn . (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil ,marginal pass repair a.s.a.p. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear differential seal seeping oil, should replace.
- driver side chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,707 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,892 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,102 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory 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)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,872 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre low and out of shape on inner edge
- slight play in wishbone bushes
- oil leak
22 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,578 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,402 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,059 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,538 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202622 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,348 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,624 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,151 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007 13 Jun 20265 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,834 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LR53CTK was registered on 2003-09-24
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