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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB53 FLHMOT history

LB53 FLH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
149,046 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FLH was last recorded at 149,046 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 10,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,579 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,467 miles
Average per year
7,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,046 miles
  • 2021 – 138,579 miles
  • 2020 – 129,981 miles
  • 2019 – 128,475 miles
  • 2018 – 126,806 miles
  • 2017 – 124,835 miles
  • 2016 – 123,226 miles
  • 2015 – 121,091 miles
  • 2014 – 119,185 miles
  • 2013 – 115,420 miles
  • 2012 – 103,939 miles
  • 2011 – 84,693 miles
  • 2010 – 72,475 miles
  • 2009 – 59,879 miles
  • 2008 – 51,248 miles
  • 2007 – 41,258 miles
  • 2006 – 29,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,046 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,046 miles (+10,467)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    529093931858
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components

  2. Pass138,579 miles (+8,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    789854631045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,981 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,981 miles
    Test number
    739320495163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,475 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    938530995896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    976057954561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,806 miles (+1,971)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    722312440861
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,835 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,835 miles
    Test number
    796851164667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,226 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,226 miles
    Test number
    781723446044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    549230319776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,091 miles (+1,906)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    213493503288
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass119,185 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    596682334398
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass115,420 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,420 miles
    Test number
    207549413315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    405359122375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,938 miles (+19,245)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    728378922334
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass84,693 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,693 miles
    Test number
    388712501346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,475 miles (+12,596)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    373072910334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,879 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    422077319447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,248 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    850973028361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,258 miles (+12,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    564736217393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    514842916334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FLH

Does LB53 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FLH expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FLH?
The MOT on LB53 FLH expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FLH done?
LB53 FLH was recorded at 149,046 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 7,438 miles a year.
Has LB53 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FLH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 FLH 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 FLH find?
LB53 FLH passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; general corrosion to under body and components.

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