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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS03VDG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Mar 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 210,099 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 210,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure to fixing (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
16 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 200,493 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- pad warning light on
9 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 200,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear 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
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- pad warning light on
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 189,173 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 189,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
18 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,441 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 178,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,246 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,335 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,168 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 144,812 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,783 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,504 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,572 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,308 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,115 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 7 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,628 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,185 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2007 7 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!
LS03VDG was registered on 2003-05-19
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