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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS51FUP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 16 Aug 2021
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,448 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,092 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 139,092 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,168 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018 6 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,766 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- offside front tyre showing deterioration/cracks in tread area
- both front tyres worn on edges
- Oil leak ()
1 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- offside front tyre showing deterioration/cracks in tread area
- both front tyres worn on edges
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,083 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2016 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,923 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2015 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,839 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,405 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,751 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
24 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 83,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,199 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011 6 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,423 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,324 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 6 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,794 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 6 Jun 202612 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,097 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,097 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS51FUP was registered on 2001-11-02
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