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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LB53 HKDMOT history

LB53 HKD is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
111,108 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HKD was last recorded at 111,108 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,157 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
951 miles
Average per year
4,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,108 miles
  • 2024 – 110,157 miles
  • 2023 – 109,219 miles
  • 2022 – 108,444 miles
  • 2021 – 107,659 miles
  • 2020 – 107,297 miles
  • 2019 – 106,993 miles
  • 2018 – 106,267 miles
  • 2017 – 104,870 miles
  • 2016 – 103,013 miles
  • 2015 – 100,943 miles
  • 2014 – 96,027 miles
  • 2013 – 86,436 miles
  • 2012 – 73,086 miles
  • 2011 – 61,401 miles
  • 2010 – 53,673 miles
  • 2009 – 43,492 miles
  • 2008 – 34,493 miles
  • 2007 – 26,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,108 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,108 miles (+951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    385057465861
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass110,157 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    535300586805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe To Caliper . (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,219 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    889948703095
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,444 miles (+785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,444 miles
    Test number
    109237622495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,659 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    526158244645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    471093260145
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail107,297 miles (+304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,297 miles
    Test number
    667494344492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass106,993 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    105229077553
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail106,988 miles (+721)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,988 miles
    Test number
    844016705915
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass106,267 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    949483916319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,870 miles (+1,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    169692232981
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both front brakes

  12. Pass103,013 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    502456740153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,943 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,943 miles
    Test number
    782276308986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,027 miles (+9,591)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    546532054231
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on slightly on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's show signs of over heating
    • NoteFuel cap oil seal slightly perished

  15. Pass86,436 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    788331563286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,086 miles (+11,685)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    317907732250
    • NoteBoth front steel braded hoses touch anti roll bar on full lock

  17. Pass61,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    307579651276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,401 miles (+7,728)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    318188751491
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass53,673 miles (+10,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    513094130383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  20. Pass43,492 miles (+8,999)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    860340439317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDecelerometer test carried out as spec of vehicle not completely known (limited slip differential?)
    • NoteSlight free play found in both steering arms
    • NoteUndercovers fitted to vehicle

  21. Pass34,493 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    651297938307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail34,391 miles (+7,944)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,391 miles
    Test number
    274521838318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

  23. Pass26,447 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    372808137357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,446 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,446 miles
    Test number
    201760737324
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB53 HKD

Does LB53 HKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HKD is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HKD?
The MOT on LB53 HKD is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HKD done?
LB53 HKD was recorded at 111,108 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,737 miles a year.
Has LB53 HKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HKD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 HKD 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 HKD find?
LB53 HKD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded.

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