BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LB53 FLJMOT history
LB53 FLJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 121,358 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,199 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 FLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 FLJ was last recorded at 121,358 miles on 22 May 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,153 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 205 miles
- Average per year
- 5,199 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,358 miles
- 2025 – 121,153 miles
- 2024 – 120,783 miles
- 2023 – 115,396 miles
- 2022 – 109,663 miles
- 2021 – 105,542 miles
- 2020 – 101,601 miles
- 2019 – 97,194 miles
- 2018 – 92,245 miles
- 2017 – 83,967 miles
- 2016 – 74,281 miles
- 2015 – 70,294 miles
- 2014 – 59,446 miles
- 2013 – 53,293 miles
- 2012 – 46,602 miles
- 2011 – 38,338 miles
- 2009 – 32,950 miles
- 2008 – 28,458 miles
- 2007 – 24,245 miles
- 2006 – 20,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,358 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,358 miles (+205)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 121,358 miles
- Test number
- 539386807328
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,153 miles (+370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 121,153 miles
- Test number
- 331581265183
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,783 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,783 miles
- Test number
- 242332648459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,782 miles (+5,386)3 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,782 miles
- Test number
- 755904017725
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake very low effort
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,396 miles (+5,733)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 115,396 miles
- Test number
- 249733063496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,663 miles (+4,121)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,663 miles
- Test number
- 829422805073
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,542 miles (+235)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,542 miles
- Test number
- 602108631445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,307 miles (+3,706)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,307 miles
- Test number
- 202518808071
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,601 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 101,601 miles
- Test number
- 393345770935
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,601 miles (+4,407)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,601 miles
- Test number
- 403251708701
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,194 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,194 miles
- Test number
- 708574868896
- AdvisorySlight leak on mid exaust silencer
Fail97,193 miles (+4,948)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,193 miles
- Test number
- 671149719780
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy
- AdvisorySlight leak on mid exaust silencer
Pass92,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 92,245 miles
- Test number
- 863560272153
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail92,245 miles (+8,278)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,245 miles
- Test number
- 500429081269
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,967 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 83,967 miles
- Test number
- 548709756036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,281 miles (+3,987)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,281 miles
- Test number
- 843094252175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,294 miles (+10,848)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,294 miles
- Test number
- 735007585156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,446 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,446 miles
- Test number
- 708973214034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,407 miles (+6,114)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,407 miles
- Test number
- 395390214002
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass53,293 miles (+6,691)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 53,293 miles
- Test number
- 938594403094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS
Pass46,602 miles (+8,264)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,602 miles
- Test number
- 357081212078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,338 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 38,338 miles
- Test number
- 456591911025
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,950 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 32,950 miles
- Test number
- 610655359387
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass28,458 miles (+4,213)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,458 miles
- Test number
- 614703058363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,245 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 24,245 miles
- Test number
- 421813257388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 20,420 miles
- Test number
- 732636456378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 FLJ
- Does LB53 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FLJ is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 FLJ?
- The MOT on LB53 FLJ is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 FLJ done?
- LB53 FLJ was recorded at 121,358 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
- Has LB53 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 FLJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
- LB53 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.
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