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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS53ZSL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Sep 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,393 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,196 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,998 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,407 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,896 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S OUTER (2.5.B.1a)
- Central rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,280 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 14 Jun 20264 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,948 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,973 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,917 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,549 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,356 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,143 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,659 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 14 Jun 202610 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,329 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007 14 Jun 2026You 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!
LS53ZSL was registered on 2003-11-24
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