free car check
LS53ZBU
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
⚠️
76 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill splitting/collapsed metal (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill splitting/collapsed metal (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort lower effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaked out (2.7.3)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill splitting/collapsed metal (6.1.A.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and front to rear and front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic covers broken (5.2.4a)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,059 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,739 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory 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)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 131,985 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 131,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,564 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,946 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 14 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 113,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,902 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 14 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,457 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 14 Jun 202615 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,498 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 14 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,457 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2008 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,591 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS53ZBU was registered on 2003-11-27
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.