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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS51GAA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Feb 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,124 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,957 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,254 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,345 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 131,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,016 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,442 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
28 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,756 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,756 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,395 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
8 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 82,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 76,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,603 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2008 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,644 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2007 6 Jun 202610 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,127 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS51GAA was registered on 2001-12-21
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