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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB53 FMKMOT history

LB53 FMK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 259,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
259,981 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FMK was last recorded at 259,981 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,981 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 259,981 miles
  • 2021 – 255,568 miles
  • 2020 – 250,320 miles
  • 2019 – 236,957 miles
  • 2018 – 223,867 miles
  • 2017 – 211,690 miles
  • 2016 – 194,050 miles
  • 2015 – 177,604 miles
  • 2014 – 161,950 miles
  • 2013 – 145,977 miles
  • 2012 – 123,881 miles
  • 2011 – 107,701 miles
  • 2010 – 90,577 miles
  • 2009 – 77,277 miles
  • 2008 – 64,444 miles
  • 2007 – 47,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    259,981 miles
    Test number
    514900512410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail259,981 miles (+4,413)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,981 miles
    Test number
    617205997015
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass255,568 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    255,568 miles
    Test number
    837609891467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass250,320 miles (+13,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    250,320 miles
    Test number
    977250504838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( lower arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass236,957 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    236,957 miles
    Test number
    630823719629
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly loose

  6. Fail236,956 miles (+13,089)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,956 miles
    Test number
    104928958024
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly loose

  7. Pass223,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    223,867 miles
    Test number
    843999156277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  8. Fail223,867 miles (+12,177)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,867 miles
    Test number
    786234334172
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Pass211,690 miles (+17,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    211,690 miles
    Test number
    631206326096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass194,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    194,050 miles
    Test number
    562490228934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail194,050 miles (+16,446)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,050 miles
    Test number
    435847320765
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass177,604 miles (+15,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    177,604 miles
    Test number
    199203215183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass161,950 miles (+15,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    966979324140
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

  14. Pass145,977 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,977 miles
    Test number
    246473743480
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail145,838 miles (+21,957)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    229751743192
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass123,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    156798242424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,881 miles (+16,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    745158042055
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass107,701 miles (+17,124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    717832851008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,577 miles (+13,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    574058450080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,277 miles (+12,833)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,277 miles
    Test number
    774646739072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,444 miles (+16,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,444 miles
    Test number
    393610568065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    133540467070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FMK

Does LB53 FMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FMK expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FMK?
The MOT on LB53 FMK expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FMK done?
LB53 FMK was recorded at 259,981 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 13,475 miles a year.
Has LB53 FMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FMK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FMK 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 FMK find?
LB53 FMK passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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