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2003 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53EXV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 13 Oct 2017
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 201,280 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 201,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 171,301 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s an n/s headlamps have the corner brackets broken but are still secured
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front screen washer jet working but not working 100%
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber ripped (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 171,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s an n/s headlamps have the corner brackets broken but are still secured
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber ripped (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,865 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 147,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 144,169 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,194 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory 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)
5 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,723 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 124,412 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 124,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 120,931 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 120,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 113,171 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2009 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 91,001 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2008 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 88,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
6 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,398 MI
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LS53EXV was registered on 2003-11-07
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