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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB53 AMUMOT history

LB53 AMU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,857 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AMU was last recorded at 103,857 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,718 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,139 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,857 miles
  • 2025 – 99,718 miles
  • 2024 – 98,026 miles
  • 2023 – 98,014 miles
  • 2022 – 93,826 miles
  • 2021 – 85,565 miles
  • 2020 – 82,990 miles
  • 2019 – 74,377 miles
  • 2018 – 71,541 miles
  • 2015 – 71,435 miles
  • 2014 – 63,128 miles
  • 2013 – 59,091 miles
  • 2012 – 56,891 miles
  • 2011 – 54,015 miles
  • 2010 – 49,590 miles
  • 2009 – 42,623 miles
  • 2008 – 32,047 miles
  • 2007 – 31,242 miles
  • 2006 – 24,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,857 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,857 miles (+4,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,857 miles
    Test number
    738810616686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,718 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    659931885749
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,026 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    488158994095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    895125505958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,014 miles (+4,188)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    152594009757
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,826 miles (+8,261)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,826 miles
    Test number
    760648305232
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 5/6k miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    727320975976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,565 miles (+2,575)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    363355978931
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass82,990 miles (+8,613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    570530164168
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,377 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    993218345932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,541 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    360057658796
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,435 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    447685932860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    865749305089
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail68,060 miles (+4,932)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    245449005063
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail63,128 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    167030614055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass63,128 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    435890214035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass59,091 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    196104613083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,891 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    495616212026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,015 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    159564311045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    281475910041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,590 miles (+6,967)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    672414110084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass42,623 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    430342919065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,047 miles (+805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    453271018032
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  24. Pass31,242 miles (+7,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,242 miles
    Test number
    211916497277
    • NoteNear side front tyre badly damaged side wall very close to cords advice replaced now

  25. Pass24,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,118 miles
    Test number
    410716926402
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

Questions about LB53 AMU

Does LB53 AMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 AMU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AMU?
The MOT on LB53 AMU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 AMU done?
LB53 AMU was recorded at 103,857 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has LB53 AMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AMU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 AMU 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 LB53 AMU find?
LB53 AMU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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