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LS03FLA
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS03FLA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 02 Dec 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,594 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,407 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,769 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- near side front wing corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,110 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point also rubber missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- heat shield insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front wing corroded
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing corroded
- heat shield insecure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point also rubber missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 178,218 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- underside rusting
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,110 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (Rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,016 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 167,563 MI
6 Jun 202622 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,953 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,929 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,266 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,956 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,284 MI
Advisory 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)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,284 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014Advisory 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)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,116 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,170 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 129,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
29 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,740 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,239 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 6 Jun 202626 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 114,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,043 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 6 Jun 202630 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 105,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
15 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 86,902 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
19 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,651 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2007 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 63,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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LS03FLA was registered on 2003-05-08
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