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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS53YYO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1895cc
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- Expired 03 Aug 2018
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,622 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,822 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and close to imbalance limit (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,663 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,293 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,901 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 9 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,565 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,894 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 9 Jun 202612 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,899 MI
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LS53YYO was registered on 2003-11-13
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