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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03KUE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 13 Aug 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,832 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,724 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,074 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,683 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2022 7 Jun 202624 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021 7 Jun 202612 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,744 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,726 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202616 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,045 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Emissions not tested Unable to maintain fast idle speed. (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,470 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,439 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,086 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,557 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,665 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,955 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,665 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,656 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,074 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
22 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,563 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 7 Jun 202617 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,380 MI
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LS03KUE was registered on 2003-05-23
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