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LS53ZVO
2003 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ZVO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,691 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,205 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- rear heat shield loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,141 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level on minimum mark
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,510 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- oil level on minimum mark
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,673 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021 14 Jun 202617 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,474 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020 14 Jun 202611 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,470 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,421 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil level low
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil level low
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,216 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 14 Jun 202622 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,095 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,544 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory 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)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,925 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 14 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,603 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 14 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,493 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 14 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,937 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011Advisory 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 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,361 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,920 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2009 14 Jun 202613 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,988 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2008 14 Jun 202621 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,376 MI
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LS53ZVO was registered on 2003-11-26
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