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LS53YYU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YYU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,064 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,192 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- E,M,Light on
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear number plate loose
- nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,381 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,287 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,666 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,757 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,089 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 8 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,215 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 8 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
6 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,890 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 8 Jun 20266 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,926 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,795 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009 8 Jun 202629 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,701 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,185 MI
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LS53YYU was registered on 2003-11-28
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