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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS53FVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 18 Jun 2016
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 218,902 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 218,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 192,577 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 192,577 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 171,038 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,113 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 145,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,634 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202621 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,621 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202618 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 117,164 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 114,838 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 114,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 108,637 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 102,984 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS53FVY was registered on 2003-11-21
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