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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L53 APHMOT history

L53 APH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 251,394 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
251,394 km
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
973 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 APH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 APH was last recorded at 251,394 km on 11 Nov 2025, 2,101 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2008.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,293 km · 9 Sept 2008
Between the last two tests
2,101 km
Average per year
973 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,394 km
  • 2008 – 249,293 km
  • 2007 – 241,693 km
  • 2006 – 232,163 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,394 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,394 km (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    251,394 km
    Test number
    326633543483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass249,293 km (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    249,293 km
    Test number
    373373658474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass241,693 km (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    241,693 km
    Test number
    632819397129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass232,163 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    232,163 km
    Test number
    700188136084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail232,163 km8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,163 km
    Test number
    492365836044
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureSide repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  6. Fail232,063 miles13 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,063 miles
    Test number
    261791136044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in offside front indicator

Questions about L53 APH

Does L53 APH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 APH is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L53 APH?
The MOT on L53 APH is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 APH done?
L53 APH was recorded at 251,394 km at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 973 km a year.
Has L53 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 APH has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2006.
Has the mileage on L53 APH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L53 APH find?
L53 APH passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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