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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03PBV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 May 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,023 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
7 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,725 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2021 7 Jun 20265 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- sill covers fitted
11 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,955 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,352 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
- Splits on innewr wall of NSF tyre
- Brake pads low front and rear
- Brake pad warning light on
- Both front brake hoses are slightly perished
27 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
- Splits on innewr wall of NSF tyre
- Brake pads low front and rear
- Brake pad warning light on
- Both front brake hoses are slightly perished
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,656 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Sports suspension springs fitted
- All brake pipes slightly corroded
- Parking brake effiency only just met requirements
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,514 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,403 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,988 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
11 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,787 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 7 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,553 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,612 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011 7 Jun 202616 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,731 MI
7 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,731 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202621 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,683 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,106 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2008 7 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,448 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 7 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,354 MI
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LS03PBV was registered on 2003-05-17
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