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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS51TXB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Oct 2020
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,874 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202617 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,874 MI
6 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,850 MI
6 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,744 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017 6 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,601 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 6 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,601 MI
6 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,089 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,462 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,799 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,799 MI
6 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,849 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,804 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2011 6 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
10 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,645 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,555 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,916 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,542 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 39,656 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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LS51TXB was registered on 2001-10-26
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