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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 CWXMOT history

LB53 CWX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,586 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CWX was last recorded at 154,586 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,586 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,586 miles
  • 2024 – 150,100 miles
  • 2023 – 145,544 miles
  • 2022 – 139,523 miles
  • 2021 – 132,898 miles
  • 2020 – 127,936 miles
  • 2019 – 120,326 miles
  • 2018 – 113,736 miles
  • 2017 – 109,534 miles
  • 2016 – 101,411 miles
  • 2015 – 92,269 miles
  • 2014 – 83,114 miles
  • 2013 – 72,101 miles
  • 2012 – 62,225 miles
  • 2011 – 54,047 miles
  • 2010 – 44,697 miles
  • 2009 – 34,815 miles
  • 2008 – 25,983 miles
  • 2006 – 19,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,586 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,586 miles
    Test number
    177870235952
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))

  2. Fail154,586 miles (+4,486)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,586 miles
    Test number
    629992891696
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))

  3. Pass150,100 miles (+4,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,100 miles
    Test number
    495143012373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,544 miles (+6,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,544 miles
    Test number
    217127863092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,523 miles (+6,625)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,523 miles
    Test number
    626519416219
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,898 miles (+4,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    688710464068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass127,936 miles (+7,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    876415468230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  8. Pass120,326 miles (+6,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    200960984330
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass113,736 miles (+4,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,736 miles
    Test number
    665836637477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass109,534 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    494641844916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail109,533 miles (+8,122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    315809720401
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,411 miles (+9,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,411 miles
    Test number
    264745675774
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spy bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Spy bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering oil leak

  13. Pass92,269 miles (+9,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    357673705197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass83,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    856338994041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail83,114 miles (+11,013)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    176138394466
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass72,101 miles (+9,876)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,101 miles
    Test number
    239941573078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear solid brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass62,225 miles (+8,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    296065072029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass54,047 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    375456671084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,697 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    114098380431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,815 miles (+8,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    140727099489
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass25,983 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,983 miles
    Test number
    784142608189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,963 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,963 miles
    Test number
    883633498039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,508 miles
    Test number
    572686656362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CWX

Does LB53 CWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CWX expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CWX?
The MOT on LB53 CWX expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CWX done?
LB53 CWX was recorded at 154,586 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 7,181 miles a year.
Has LB53 CWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CWX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 CWX 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 CWX find?
LB53 CWX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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