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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03FLM
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 07 Jan 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,547 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear, also o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,493 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- fuel cap seal perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,424 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2018 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,528 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- nearside rear side and brake light have some sources not illuminating
- 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)
8 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside rear side and brake light have some sources not illuminating
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,433 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,926 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,957 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 6 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
2 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,268 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,091 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,409 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,917 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 6 Jun 20267 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
23 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,042 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,533 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,037 MI
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LS03FLM was registered on 2003-05-13
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