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LS53YYX
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YYX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,404 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Outer sills corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Outer sills corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,142 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,885 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,374 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2024 8 Jun 202627 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,526 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,909 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,300 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,421 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,370 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,249 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018 8 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,636 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,776 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,779 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 8 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,651 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,311 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,445 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,686 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,653 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 8 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,206 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 8 Jun 202612 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,792 MI
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LS53YYX was registered on 2003-11-27
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