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2003 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LS53RLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 05 Jan 2014
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,864 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
4 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2013 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,763 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,494 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 7 Jun 20262 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,822 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 7 Jun 202624 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,714 MI
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LS53RLU was registered on 2003-11-10
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