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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53LHT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 03 Nov 2016
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,912 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 161,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,396 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 7 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 142,013 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 142,013 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,828 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2014 7 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,828 MI
7 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,632 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 7 Jun 202616 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,892 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012 7 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 105,156 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 105,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
7 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 95,620 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 84,804 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS53LHT was registered on 2003-11-20
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