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LS53WGG
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LS53WGG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expired 06 Dec 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 257,997 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s outer and under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 254,406 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 254,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 250,886 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 250,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 24,660 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 238,306 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 220,047 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 203,983 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 192,200 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,505 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 181,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 171,156 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 13 Jun 202628 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 158,349 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 158,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) Dangerous
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,218 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 133,749 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,709 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,870 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,870 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,205 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009 13 Jun 202611 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,110 MI
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LS53WGG was registered on 2003-11-15
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