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2001 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS51TYY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2019
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,639 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- offside rear fog lamp lense cracked
- corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- offside rear fog lamp lense cracked
- corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches
- corrosion to nearside/offside rear wheel arches
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,635 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- engine/transmission oil leaks
- corrosion to both rear wheel arches
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- corrosion to both rear wheel arches
- engine/transmission oil leaks
- large engine coolant leaks from radiator
7 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,299 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,363 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 151,167 MI
6 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,865 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015 6 Jun 20262 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,865 MI
6 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,870 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014Advisory 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)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,138 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,325 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,132 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS51TYY was registered on 2001-10-31
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