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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53NZW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 21 Sep 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,896 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 147,150 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 147,100 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,100 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,016 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013 10 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,914 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 126,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 10 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 126,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 116,060 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 116,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 107,722 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 10 Jun 20261 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 107,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
31 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,723 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 10 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 85,993 MI
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LS53NZW was registered on 2003-10-31
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