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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB53 FLAMOT history

LB53 FLA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,275 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FLA was last recorded at 116,275 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,536 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,739 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,275 miles
  • 2025 – 111,536 miles
  • 2024 – 102,313 miles
  • 2023 – 102,040 miles
  • 2022 – 99,835 miles
  • 2021 – 96,867 miles
  • 2019 – 92,930 miles
  • 2018 – 87,397 miles
  • 2017 – 82,135 miles
  • 2016 – 79,408 miles
  • 2014 – 75,778 miles
  • 2013 – 72,210 miles
  • 2012 – 62,482 miles
  • 2011 – 57,496 miles
  • 2010 – 52,059 miles
  • 2009 – 44,164 miles
  • 2007 – 35,101 miles
  • 2006 – 29,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,275 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,275 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,275 miles
    Test number
    441295565591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass111,536 miles (+9,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    480259263494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  3. Pass102,313 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,313 miles
    Test number
    546998395846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,040 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    938083295463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,835 miles (+2,968)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,835 miles
    Test number
    258891671122
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass96,867 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    731849233077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail96,862 miles (+3,932)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,862 miles
    Test number
    347959444089
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    198900853281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail92,930 miles (+5,533)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    612708654821
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    315450062323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail87,397 miles (+5,262)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    750984232428
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass82,135 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    608883476604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,408 miles (+3,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    232370625729
    • AdvisoryBoth front arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing down
    • AdvisoryFront flexy hoses perrishing
    • AdvisoryNsr shock is weaping but not excessive

  14. Fail75,778 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    358471754345
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,778 miles (+3,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    656321954391
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,210 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    446258143487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail72,043 miles (+3,353)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    276133743389
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,690 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    688036193077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,482 miles (+4,986)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    948648702161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,496 miles (+5,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    468406291026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass52,059 miles (+7,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    141383300193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,164 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    853488999032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,101 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    912946247345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    481563556377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 FLA

Does LB53 FLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FLA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FLA?
The MOT on LB53 FLA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FLA done?
LB53 FLA was recorded at 116,275 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has LB53 FLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FLA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 FLA 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 FLA find?
LB53 FLA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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