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LS53EXT
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53EXT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 06 Nov 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,701 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,601 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,291 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,071 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,422 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,200 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,294 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,301 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,374 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,942 MI
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LS53EXT was registered on 2003-11-25
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