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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS53ZTV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,451 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019 14 Jun 202610 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,753 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively s (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,890 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 14 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,623 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,054 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,209 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,898 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 14 Jun 202619 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,350 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011 14 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
18 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 14 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,282 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 14 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,841 KM
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2007 14 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS53ZTV was registered on 2003-12-24
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