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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS03VEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 28 Mar 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,325 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,408 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,503 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,209 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,733 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 7 Jun 202621 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,952 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- parking brake light is on on the dash
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 7 Jun 202630 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,030 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,405 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,386 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,095 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 7 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,010 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,411 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,434 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,478 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202615 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,661 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,405 MI
Expiry date: 27 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!
LS03VEF was registered on 2003-06-27
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