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LS53LHV
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53LHV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,823 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust smokey during emmision test
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside windscreen cracked not in drivers view
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing outer securing clip missing (3.5.1j)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside windscreen cracked not in drivers view
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,221 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,491 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,969 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 6 Jun 20265 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,376 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,257 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,056 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,305 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,302 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,172 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,235 MI
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LS53LHV was registered on 2003-11-26
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