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2003 BMW 316
General Information
- Registration LS53AYW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 30 Nov 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,730 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,497 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,843 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- all four Tyres in poor condition [prieshed]
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
6 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
- Engine oil leak
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,525 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 13 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,027 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 13 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,847 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 13 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,766 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,917 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,775 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2012 13 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,153 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2011 13 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,550 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,184 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,044 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 13 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,767 MI
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LS53AYW was registered on 2003-10-10
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