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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS53ZVD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 29 Jan 2021
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,311 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Fuel filter and pump insecure Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Knock from rear suspension area when braking in reverse
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Fuel filter and pump insecure Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Just meet braking test requirements
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Knock from rear suspension area when braking in reverse
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,125 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,750 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,298 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 152,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,094 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 140,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 140,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 131,960 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 131,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,708 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 111,413 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202626 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 14 Jun 202613 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 80,181 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 14 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 79,464 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 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!
LS53ZVD was registered on 2003-12-22
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