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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03BUP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 23 Aug 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,258 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2026 6 Jun 202614 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,736 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle is modified and non standard
5 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024 6 Jun 20269 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,931 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 6 Jun 20269 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,931 MI
6 Jun 202611 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,701 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022 6 Jun 202624 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,496 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202614 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,200 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light illuminated
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside 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))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,200 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light illuminated
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside 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))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,267 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front both sides front tyres inner edges low & perishing evident
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,523 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,523 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,961 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,733 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 6 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,398 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 6 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- An item not tested (Manual)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,145 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,716 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,574 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,407 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,425 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,658 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,658 MI
6 Jun 202614 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,122 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2008 6 Jun 20264 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,697 MI
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LS03BUP was registered on 2003-04-23
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