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LR53GPX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LR53GPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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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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60 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 212,701 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 212,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 209,943 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- washers quite weak
- o/s/f shock weeping oil
- n/s/f shock weeping oil
- n/s/f fog lamp damaged
- centre exhaust mount in poor condition
8 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,707 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,573 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,950 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint
- front brake pads getting low
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,562 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog light smashed
- all 4 tyres are wearing on the inside edges
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,509 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,142 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear starting to turn white (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corrded (3.5.1i)
4 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,830 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,436 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
31 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,436 MI
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,440 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,172 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 9 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,159 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,672 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 9 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,827 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2008 9 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,668 MI
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LR53GPX was registered on 2003-12-30
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