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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration WM53LFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 30 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,263 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,252 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,692 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,692 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,983 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023 23 Jun 202616 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,138 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022 23 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,300 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,648 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,429 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018 23 Jun 202623 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,575 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017 23 Jun 202616 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,842 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 23 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,840 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)
- Nearside 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)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,964 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 23 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,704 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 23 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,351 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 23 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,545 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,775 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011 23 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,730 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 23 Jun 202611 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,274 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2008 23 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!
WM53LFX was registered on 2003-09-12
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