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LR53CXZ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LR53CXZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027 8 Jun 202630 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,190 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,658 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,504 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022 8 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,967 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020 8 Jun 202623 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,850 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- nearside front fog lamp missing - non testable item
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S >>> O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills - jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))
- Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched inadequate attachment (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- nearside front fog lamp missing - non testable item
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills - jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,132 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018 8 Jun 202614 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,133 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- coolant leak
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leak
- oil leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,770 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside 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)
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,329 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015 8 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,344 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 544,357 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,676 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,303 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,432 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,070 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 8 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,948 MI
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LR53CXZ was registered on 2003-09-19
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