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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS03FLN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 31 Oct 2024
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,052 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front back plate insecure Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 174,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front back plate insecure Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,775 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,910 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,910 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,160 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,559 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,694 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,296 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,766 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted npt allowing full inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,515 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202629 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,591 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,843 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012 6 Jun 20262 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,052 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 6 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,265 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,762 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 6 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,105 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2008 6 Jun 202612 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,384 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2007 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS03FLN was registered on 2003-06-16
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