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LS53YMK
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YMK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 21 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,696 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,993 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,753 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,476 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,551 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,638 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,592 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,084 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,927 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,659 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,673 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,381 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,491 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,457 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,566 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011 9 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,060 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 9 Jun 20266 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,735 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,735 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,583 MI
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LS53YMK was registered on 2003-11-20
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