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LS53FTN
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS53FTN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 210,396 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
2 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 210,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 202,696 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,234 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
30 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 194,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 182,789 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
11 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 182,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 172,778 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted/covers over door sills
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,627 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 163,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 153,153 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 153,153 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,338 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,183 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,491 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,711 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Inner Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
11 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 88,090 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202620 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,629 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,420 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 64,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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LS53FTN was registered on 2003-11-03
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