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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LA53 LFEMOT history

LA53 LFE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LA53 LFE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LFE was last recorded at 87,438 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2014: 65,697 miles, lower than 68,949 miles on 15 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,084 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,354 miles
Average per year
2,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,438 miles
  • 2025 – 86,084 miles
  • 2024 – 85,315 miles
  • 2023 – 83,739 miles
  • 2022 – 82,035 miles
  • 2021 – 80,911 miles
  • 2020 – 79,556 miles
  • 2019 – 77,633 miles
  • 2018 – 74,792 miles
  • 2017 – 73,853 miles
  • 2016 – 72,689 miles
  • 2015 – 71,661 miles
  • 2014 – 65,697 miles
  • 2013 – 68,949 miles
  • 2012 – 67,882 miles
  • 2011 – 66,859 miles
  • 2010 – 62,999 miles
  • 2009 – 55,747 miles
  • 2008 – 51,416 miles
  • 2007 – 45,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,438 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    957152242593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,084 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    173316356379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,315 miles (+1,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    531423513081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    912661063868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,739 miles (+1,704)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    295715043099
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,035 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    813758370615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,911 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    640124311262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,556 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,556 miles
    Test number
    777446055803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,633 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,633 miles
    Test number
    748348895824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,792 miles (+939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    408960748631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass73,853 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    522090709617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass72,689 miles (+1,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    140386614731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyre sidewalls cracking (weathered)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking (weathered)

  13. Pass71,661 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    666011875057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail71,653 miles (+5,956)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    158016165436
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass65,697 miles (-3,252)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,697 miles
    Test number
    397026044061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWet conditions

  16. Pass68,949 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    158636843066
    • NoteDisc's have a lip
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slight deterioration

  17. Fail68,949 miles (+1,067)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    758216243033
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteDisc's have a lip
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slight deterioration

  18. Pass67,882 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    105298342459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,859 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    306600651010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,999 miles (+7,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    711262040054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,747 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    874543249035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,416 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    240404958017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    871375747087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,489 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    724394847006
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA53 LFE

Does LA53 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA53 LFE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LFE?
The MOT on LA53 LFE is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA53 LFE done?
LA53 LFE was recorded at 87,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,133 miles a year.
Has LA53 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LFE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA53 LFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA53 LFE find?
LA53 LFE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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