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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LB53 CYEMOT history

LB53 CYE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2023
Mileage
133,511 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CYE was last recorded at 133,511 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 3,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,974 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,537 miles
Average per year
7,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,511 miles
  • 2021 – 129,974 miles
  • 2020 – 126,244 miles
  • 2019 – 117,224 miles
  • 2018 – 107,089 miles
  • 2017 – 107,089 miles
  • 2016 – 105,284 miles
  • 2015 – 97,462 miles
  • 2014 – 86,061 miles
  • 2013 – 74,790 miles
  • 2012 – 62,146 miles
  • 2011 – 51,131 miles
  • 2010 – 41,748 miles
  • 2009 – 33,333 miles
  • 2008 – 29,332 miles
  • 2007 – 22,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,511 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,511 miles (+3,537)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,511 miles
    Test number
    425344110796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    963324138278
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail129,974 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    371723539846
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass126,244 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    695986250754
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,243 miles (+9,019)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    243018154372
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,224 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    144681210412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,222 miles (+10,133)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,222 miles
    Test number
    666456289488
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    716580135536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,089 miles (+1,805)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    510111591035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering rack

  10. Pass105,284 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    684860795070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail105,213 miles (+7,751)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,213 miles
    Test number
    773048080962
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    346454175135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,462 miles (+11,401)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    629733475154
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass86,061 miles (+11,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    309990774130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,790 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    798948973156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail74,789 miles (+12,643)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    567907073172
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • 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)

  17. Pass62,146 miles (+11,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    936931782174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,131 miles (+9,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    299950481124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,748 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,748 miles
    Test number
    652838650164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,333 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    491781089168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,332 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    614567798197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    990410097115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 CYE

Does LB53 CYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CYE expired on 6 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CYE?
The MOT on LB53 CYE expired on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CYE done?
LB53 CYE was recorded at 133,511 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 7,639 miles a year.
Has LB53 CYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CYE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 CYE 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 CYE find?
LB53 CYE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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