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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53ZRT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Jan 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 222,719 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 208,118 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 14 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,756 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,771 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 177,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,202 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- some windscreen damage ,not affecting drivers view
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- some windscreen damage ,not affecting drivers view
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,649 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper piston corroded,much thinner than rest
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 147,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking above lower suspension arm (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no side lamp but indicator on (1.1.A.3f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear Upper piston corroded,much thinner than rest
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,175 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 14 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,638 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,898 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 14 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,562 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2011 14 Jun 20264 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,303 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,965 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 14 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,515 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007 14 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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LS53ZRT was registered on 2003-12-19
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