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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 FLCMOT history

LB53 FLC is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,803 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FLC was last recorded at 92,803 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 8,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,390 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,413 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,803 miles
  • 2025 – 84,390 miles
  • 2024 – 73,206 miles
  • 2023 – 71,201 miles
  • 2022 – 69,047 miles
  • 2021 – 65,973 miles
  • 2020 – 63,632 miles
  • 2019 – 58,893 miles
  • 2018 – 50,689 miles
  • 2017 – 47,518 miles
  • 2016 – 44,782 miles
  • 2015 – 42,183 miles
  • 2013 – 40,620 miles
  • 2011 – 36,217 miles
  • 2010 – 31,922 miles
  • 2009 – 28,770 miles
  • 2008 – 25,683 miles
  • 2007 – 20,808 miles
  • 2006 – 15,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,803 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,803 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    997342521859
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
  2. Pass84,390 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,390 miles
    Test number
    763758232179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,206 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    874086855467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,201 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,201 miles
    Test number
    169813674913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,047 miles (+3,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    315911777641
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass65,973 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,973 miles
    Test number
    674629218692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,632 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    462001769656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,893 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    408004231545
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,689 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    652932493063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,518 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    574760241228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,782 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    710477960391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,183 miles (+1,563)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,183 miles
    Test number
    995808505067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass40,620 miles (+1,411)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    999005543392
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass39,209 miles (+2,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    428489703034
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished
  15. Pass36,217 miles (+4,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    448395051476
    • 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)
  16. Pass31,922 miles (+3,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    374365750347
    • NotePlay in front wishbone bushes
  17. Pass28,770 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    701882859303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,683 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    261370458381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,808 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,808 miles
    Test number
    801698847384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,001 miles
    Test number
    321438246377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FLC

Does LB53 FLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FLC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FLC?
The MOT on LB53 FLC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FLC done?
LB53 FLC was recorded at 92,803 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has LB53 FLC ever failed its MOT?
No. LB53 FLC has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB53 FLC 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 FLC find?
LB53 FLC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front exhaust bracket corroded.

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