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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB53 CXWMOT history

LB53 CXW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
177,888 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CXW was last recorded at 177,888 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 15,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,079 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15,809 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,888 miles
  • 2023 – 162,079 miles
  • 2022 – 149,608 miles
  • 2021 – 129,746 miles
  • 2020 – 115,824 miles
  • 2019 – 112,023 miles
  • 2018 – 104,324 miles
  • 2017 – 100,200 miles
  • 2016 – 96,322 miles
  • 2015 – 93,325 miles
  • 2014 – 90,347 miles
  • 2013 – 87,281 miles
  • 2012 – 83,761 miles
  • 2011 – 79,863 miles
  • 2009 – 74,389 miles
  • 2008 – 69,223 miles
  • 2007 – 64,002 miles
  • 2006 – 48,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,888 miles (+15,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,888 miles
    Test number
    715460850095
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass162,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,079 miles
    Test number
    833150937058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,079 miles (+12,471)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,079 miles
    Test number
    266228239581
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,608 miles (+19,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,608 miles
    Test number
    418431230910
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass129,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,746 miles
    Test number
    161387189620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,746 miles (+13,922)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,746 miles
    Test number
    221661852805
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,824 miles
    Test number
    179341128213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail115,823 miles (+3,800)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,823 miles
    Test number
    737218560405
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,023 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,023 miles
    Test number
    250613325870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,020 miles (+7,696)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    390957014677
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,324 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,324 miles
    Test number
    859818638275
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass100,200 miles (+3,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,200 miles
    Test number
    585122330029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass96,322 miles (+2,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    199094075693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension wishbones, slight play/wear in rear bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog light missing

  14. Pass93,325 miles (+2,978)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    678364485030
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCuts in both rear tyres
    • NoteOffside front fog light missing

  15. Pass90,347 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    367174184045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass87,281 miles (+3,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    396952693019
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass83,761 miles (+3,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    198781692023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass79,863 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    765662291080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,389 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    460313469338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,223 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    412144568434
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass64,002 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    253062767352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteStone chip in zone b

  22. Fail64,002 miles (+15,720)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    391022567382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteStone chip in zone b

  23. Pass48,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    940191246358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 CXW

Does LB53 CXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CXW expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CXW?
The MOT on LB53 CXW expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CXW done?
LB53 CXW was recorded at 177,888 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has LB53 CXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CXW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 CXW 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 CXW find?
LB53 CXW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s, and 1 more.

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