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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR53CYL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Aug 2017
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,795 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper insecure ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,113 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 130,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,254 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,185 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 8 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,204 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,895 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2009 8 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,935 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2008 8 Jun 20266 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,540 MI
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LR53CYL was registered on 2003-09-22
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