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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS53ZVN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 184,965 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake eff. only just met
- 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)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 176,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lining warning light on
- Nearside Front Brake Shield insecure
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 176,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake Shield insecure
- Brake lining warning light on
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 164,896 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 164,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 153,448 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 153,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,018 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 14 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,713 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,232 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 107,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,096 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 911,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,934 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,648 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 14 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 55,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,496 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2008 14 Jun 202613 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 55,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,382 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2008 14 Jun 202624 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LS53ZVN was registered on 2004-01-06
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