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2003 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53AZC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 18 Mar 2023
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,343 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,048 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,535 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,403 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,936 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,364 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,282 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,918 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,016 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,586 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 7 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,087 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,853 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2009 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,560 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2008 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,231 MI
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LS53AZC was registered on 2003-10-31
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