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LS53ZFJ
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZFJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,870 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads wearing low
- Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil
- Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205-55-16
- Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on limits 205-55-16
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,870 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads wearing low
- Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil
- Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205-55-16
- Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on limits 205-55-16
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,875 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,492 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- oil leak
- fuel filler cap perished
- Offside Front 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))
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leak
- fuel filler cap perished
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,418 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both front tyres worn on outer edges
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily adviced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,418 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on outer edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily adviced (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,452 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,586 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 14 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,316 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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)
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 26,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,891 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,891 MI
14 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,692 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 14 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,071 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,248 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 14 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,248 MI
14 Jun 20267 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,256 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 14 Jun 20267 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 16,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,827 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 14 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,229 MI
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LS53ZFJ was registered on 2003-12-04
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