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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03KTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 09 Oct 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,622 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear tyre misshapen
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre misshapen
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,142 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,294 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,021 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,852 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,710 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 8 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,791 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted
- oil leak
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,495 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2015 8 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 880,226 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014 8 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,108 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 8 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,003 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,222 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010 8 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,199 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2008 8 Jun 202622 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,218 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS03KTV was registered on 2003-04-30
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