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LS53EXG
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EXG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 170,264 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall poor (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Under shield fitted
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall poor (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 170,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Upper 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Under shield fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall Poor Condition (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,014 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016Advisory 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)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,234 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 144,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,742 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,793 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,440 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012Advisory 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)
19 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
15 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,073 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,018 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 104,071 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,008 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2008 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 92,008 MI
11 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 83,071 MI
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LS53EXG was registered on 2003-11-10
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