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LS53LJF
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS53LJF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 203,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 203,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 201,680 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 201,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,526 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 191,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 183,067 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
5 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,191 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake wear warning light on
- brake pipes greased
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 156,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake wear warning light on
- brake pipes greased
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 141,916 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
5 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 141,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,720 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,897 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 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)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,000 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,220 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,914 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,482 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2009 6 Jun 202616 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,375 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 60,354 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 60,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LS53LJF was registered on 2003-11-21
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