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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LB53 FLKMOT history

LB53 FLK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
120,282 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FLK
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
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FLK was last recorded at 120,282 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2021: 118,301 miles, lower than 119,093 miles on 18 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,281 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,282 miles
  • 2021 – 118,301 miles
  • 2020 – 119,093 miles
  • 2019 – 114,045 miles
  • 2018 – 107,693 miles
  • 2017 – 103,530 miles
  • 2016 – 97,877 miles
  • 2015 – 91,119 miles
  • 2014 – 81,650 miles
  • 2012 – 73,452 miles
  • 2011 – 65,546 miles
  • 2010 – 58,296 miles
  • 2009 – 49,651 miles
  • 2008 – 39,034 miles
  • 2007 – 24,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,282 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,282 miles
    Test number
    236655386750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,281 miles (+1,980)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,281 miles
    Test number
    778005276804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,301 miles (-792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    966073684762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,093 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    938869837465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,092 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    942762407788
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass114,045 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,045 miles
    Test number
    712948063332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,043 miles (+6,350)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    243341714870
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,693 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    104157761662
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass103,530 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    686777214716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,459 miles (+5,582)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    529777522127
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass97,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    121521950875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail97,877 miles (+6,758)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,877 miles
    Test number
    303460691017
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass91,119 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    599829415011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,650 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    156087514072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,452 miles (+7,906)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,452 miles
    Test number
    617355052314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass65,546 miles (+7,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    195583061301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,296 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    142745950377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    253857459345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail46,951 miles (+7,917)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    914387659383
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass39,034 miles (+8,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    192037358365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,877 miles (+6,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,877 miles
    Test number
    550984008067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass24,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    163094807426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FLK

Does LB53 FLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FLK expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FLK?
The MOT on LB53 FLK expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FLK done?
LB53 FLK was recorded at 120,282 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LB53 FLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FLK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 FLK find?
LB53 FLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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