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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB53 CYAMOT history

LB53 CYA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
130,727 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CYA was last recorded at 130,727 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 2,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,249 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,478 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,727 miles
  • 2020 – 128,249 miles
  • 2019 – 124,167 miles
  • 2018 – 120,142 miles
  • 2017 – 117,438 miles
  • 2016 – 105,725 miles
  • 2015 – 97,412 miles
  • 2014 – 88,706 miles
  • 2013 – 80,890 miles
  • 2012 – 73,297 miles
  • 2011 – 65,930 miles
  • 2010 – 59,216 miles
  • 2009 – 49,926 miles
  • 2008 – 43,117 miles
  • 2007 – 35,785 miles
  • 2006 – 26,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,727 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,727 miles (+2,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    976794604259
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,249 miles (+4,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    468358104346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,167 miles (+4,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,167 miles
    Test number
    735460998674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,142 miles (+2,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    159186835390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,438 miles (+11,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    290419371901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass105,725 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    342973024831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,724 miles (+8,312)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    304971429010
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass97,412 miles (+8,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,412 miles
    Test number
    206738546582
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass88,706 miles (+7,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    345210734308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass80,890 miles (+7,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    867300033305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

  11. Pass73,297 miles (+7,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    248697022396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,930 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    488061521331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,216 miles (+9,290)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    442393130313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

  14. Pass49,926 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    854009829335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,117 miles (+7,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    252345448379
    • NoteEngine light on

  16. Pass35,785 miles (+8,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,785 miles
    Test number
    734744547344
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass26,861 miles (+255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,861 miles
    Test number
    262397646368
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever

  18. Fail26,606 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,606 miles
    Test number
    483288336324
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever

Questions about LB53 CYA

Does LB53 CYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CYA expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CYA?
The MOT on LB53 CYA expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CYA done?
LB53 CYA was recorded at 130,727 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has LB53 CYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CYA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB53 CYA 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 CYA find?
LB53 CYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened.

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