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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

LB53 CWVMOT history

LB53 CWV is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
83,959 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CWV was last recorded at 83,959 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,958 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 83,959 miles
  • 2020 – 77,741 miles
  • 2019 – 67,460 miles
  • 2018 – 67,423 miles
  • 2017 – 64,609 miles
  • 2016 – 55,171 miles
  • 2015 – 45,999 miles
  • 2014 – 41,979 miles
  • 2013 – 38,661 miles
  • 2012 – 35,072 miles
  • 2011 – 31,953 miles
  • 2010 – 28,936 miles
  • 2009 – 25,588 miles
  • 2008 – 21,185 miles
  • 2007 – 17,020 miles
  • 2006 – 12,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,959 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,959 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    472127942840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail83,958 miles (+6,217)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    291437511656
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass77,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    381357222995
    • 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))
  4. Fail77,739 miles (+4,705)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    246886954169
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass73,034 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    141895788456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail73,034 miles (+5,574)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    779123034206
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,460 miles (+37)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    930037386142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
  8. Fail67,423 miles (+2,814)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    361338321437
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass64,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    814448649396
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED
  10. Fail64,609 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    665289583192
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail64,609 miles (+9,438)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,609 miles
    Test number
    408861980866
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine manegmant light on
  12. Pass55,171 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    442301700036
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  13. Fail55,043 miles (+9,044)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    527753893351
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r, so partial inspection of seat and belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre thin on inner edge, n/s/f heavily crazed, both rear tyres very thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryThe screen washer fluid is very thick
  14. Pass45,999 miles (+4,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,999 miles
    Test number
    175054795625
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre starting to perish on side wall & wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryO/S/F slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOnly partial test of seat belt N/S/R as child seat fitted
  15. Pass41,979 miles (+3,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    387251724373
    • NoteN/S & O/S/F brake hoses cracking, recommend replacement
  16. Pass38,661 miles (+3,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,661 miles
    Test number
    176412133336
    • NoteBoth front brake flexy hoses starting to crack
  17. Pass35,072 miles (+3,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    355135332321
    • NoteO/S wiper has split in it
  18. Pass31,953 miles (+3,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    756671641397
    • NoteN/S wiper blade has split
  19. Pass28,936 miles (+3,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,936 miles
    Test number
    824097640305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have around 3mm tread left, limit 1.6mm.
  20. Pass25,588 miles (+4,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    782991039318
    • NoteThe exhaust bracket to the gearbox is heavily corroded, replacement recommended.
  21. Pass21,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    551377318358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,185 miles (+4,165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    214777718312
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass17,020 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    853033727370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,889 miles
    Test number
    752185826356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CWV

Does LB53 CWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CWV expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CWV?
The MOT on LB53 CWV expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CWV done?
LB53 CWV was recorded at 83,959 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has LB53 CWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CWV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 CWV 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 CWV find?
LB53 CWV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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