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LS53ZBE
2003 BMW 316
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 06 Apr 2017
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,498 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,029 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,631 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 14 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 134,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,635 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 132,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,819 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,804 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,804 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,243 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 110,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,975 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2010 14 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 95,673 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2009Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,417 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS53ZBE was registered on 2003-11-28
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