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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB53 CXHMOT history

LB53 CXH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,334 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CXH was last recorded at 143,334 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 3,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,812 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,522 miles
Average per year
5,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,334 miles
  • 2023 – 139,812 miles
  • 2022 – 132,363 miles
  • 2021 – 130,691 miles
  • 2020 – 129,551 miles
  • 2019 – 123,205 miles
  • 2018 – 117,344 miles
  • 2017 – 111,535 miles
  • 2016 – 105,981 miles
  • 2015 – 97,691 miles
  • 2013 – 84,032 miles
  • 2012 – 79,150 miles
  • 2011 – 70,328 miles
  • 2010 – 64,962 miles
  • 2009 – 59,093 miles
  • 2007 – 50,962 miles
  • 2006 – 41,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,334 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,334 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,334 miles
    Test number
    762137692382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,812 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,812 miles
    Test number
    220889123795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,363 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,363 miles
    Test number
    778511394265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,691 miles (+1,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    583623114328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,551 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,551 miles
    Test number
    726465941756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,205 miles (+5,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,205 miles
    Test number
    590075202121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,344 miles (+10)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,344 miles
    Test number
    263597671934
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail117,334 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    675871046891
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass111,535 miles (+5,554)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    287316903267
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak from cam cover gasket area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre uneven wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre uneven wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump gasket
    • AdvisoryAmber oil level warning light on intermittently
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around expansion tank area
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak around pas reservoir

  10. Pass105,981 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    218120864657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel repaired inner rim
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail105,944 miles (+8,253)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    403157303493
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver view before test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel repaired inner rim
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass97,691 miles (+13,659)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,691 miles
    Test number
    876631145025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,032 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    175858673176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,150 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    489949672123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,106 miles (+8,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    225148972147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,328 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    268746861413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,962 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    274231730111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,093 miles (+8,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    830040999035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,962 miles (+9,090)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    451034187241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    481158336313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB53 CXH

Does LB53 CXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CXH expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CXH?
The MOT on LB53 CXH expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CXH done?
LB53 CXH was recorded at 143,334 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 5,904 miles a year.
Has LB53 CXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CXH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 CXH 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 CXH find?
LB53 CXH passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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