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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53ZDR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,244 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated but brake pads have sufficient wear left.
- Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakend.
- Rear exhaust hangers perished.
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,257 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,879 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,879 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,548 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018 14 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2016 14 Jun 20267 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,254 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,082 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,082 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,656 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013 14 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,198 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 14 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,918 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 14 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,533 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 14 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,412 MI
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LS53ZDR was registered on 2003-12-16
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