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LS53AYP
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LS53AYP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 23 May 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
24 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 237,014 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame, under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 232,370 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
16 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 232,370 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 232,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,874 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 214,753 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023 8 Jun 202621 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 214,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,088 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front suspension weakened
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 210,088 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front suspension weakened
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 206,782 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 206,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,285 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020 8 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,935 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 8 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory 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)
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 193,984 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 185,366 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,721 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,679 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,357 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014 8 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,818 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,919 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 8 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,971 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 8 Jun 202616 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,030 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,690 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2008 8 Jun 202624 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 62,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
4 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,172 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007 8 Jun 20264 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 43,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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LS53AYP was registered on 2003-10-23
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