BMW 320
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LB53 CXUMOT history
LB53 CXU is a blue petrol BMW 320 first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 74,248 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 CXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 320
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 CXU was last recorded at 74,248 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Aug 2019: 68,010 miles, lower than 670,663 miles on 28 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,290 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,958 miles
- Average per year
- 2,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,248 miles
- 2025 – 72,290 miles
- 2024 – 71,110 miles
- 2023 – 70,313 miles
- 2022 – 69,591 miles
- 2021 – 69,141 miles
- 2020 – 68,630 miles
- 2019 – 68,010 miles
- 2018 – 670,663 miles
- 2017 – 66,041 miles
- 2016 – 65,465 miles
- 2015 – 64,707 miles
- 2014 – 63,818 miles
- 2013 – 61,599 miles
- 2012 – 55,407 miles
- 2011 – 49,049 miles
- 2010 – 42,328 miles
- 2009 – 36,462 miles
- 2008 – 31,151 miles
- 2007 – 26,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,248 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear both rear wings corroded but not a danger to pedestrian's
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,248 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 74,248 miles
- Test number
- 416782574983
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear wings corroded but not a danger to pedestrian's
Pass72,290 miles (+1,180)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 72,290 miles
- Test number
- 419639817783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch outer edge heavily corroded but not Sharpe
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,110 miles (+797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,110 miles
- Test number
- 970000102939
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
Pass70,313 miles (+722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,313 miles
- Test number
- 801762855394
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 69,591 miles
- Test number
- 247237707168
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury
Fail69,591 miles (+450)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,591 miles
- Test number
- 548806480197
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury
Pass69,141 miles (+511)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 69,141 miles
- Test number
- 681816547327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,630 miles (+620)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,630 miles
- Test number
- 876910443349
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Pass68,010 miles (-602,653)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 68,010 miles
- Test number
- 450120948498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass670,663 miles (+604,622)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 670,663 miles
- Test number
- 516068962434
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,041 miles (+576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,041 miles
- Test number
- 739592872473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weeping fluid (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,465 miles (+758)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,465 miles
- Test number
- 532611980540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,707 miles (+889)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,707 miles
- Test number
- 266607915215
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,818 miles (+2,219)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 63,818 miles
- Test number
- 559639334249
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,599 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,599 miles
- Test number
- 455208343297
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,597 miles (+6,190)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,597 miles
- Test number
- 899356243236
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,407 miles (+6,358)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,407 miles
- Test number
- 138995412125
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass49,049 miles (+6,721)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,049 miles
- Test number
- 808359701151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,328 miles (+5,866)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,328 miles
- Test number
- 211121910448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,462 miles (+5,311)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 36,462 miles
- Test number
- 134611019189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,151 miles (+4,625)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,151 miles
- Test number
- 261702728159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,526 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,526 miles
- Test number
- 214996737154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 26,455 miles
- Test number
- 912828757038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 CXU
- Does LB53 CXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CXU is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 CXU?
- The MOT on LB53 CXU is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 CXU done?
- LB53 CXU was recorded at 74,248 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,452 miles a year.
- Has LB53 CXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 CXU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 CXU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 CXU find?
- LB53 CXU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear both rear wings corroded but not a danger to pedestrian's.
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