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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB53 HKOMOT history

LB53 HKO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
172,001 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HKO was last recorded at 172,001 miles on 21 May 2024, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,049 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,001 miles
  • 2023 – 171,049 miles
  • 2022 – 169,257 miles
  • 2021 – 167,437 miles
  • 2020 – 164,952 miles
  • 2019 – 162,640 miles
  • 2018 – 159,527 miles
  • 2017 – 155,541 miles
  • 2016 – 152,021 miles
  • 2015 – 147,190 miles
  • 2014 – 141,143 miles
  • 2013 – 132,891 miles
  • 2012 – 126,266 miles
  • 2011 – 120,671 miles
  • 2010 – 114,813 miles
  • 2009 – 108,000 miles
  • 2008 – 100,186 miles
  • 2007 – 91,614 miles
  • 2006 – 82,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Alternator/battery light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,001 miles
    Test number
    618125920596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,001 miles (+952)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,001 miles
    Test number
    597329034345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,049 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,049 miles
    Test number
    962882193679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail171,044 miles (+1,787)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,044 miles
    Test number
    573609741666
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass169,257 miles (+1,820)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,257 miles
    Test number
    877650712410
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass167,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,437 miles
    Test number
    176326632758
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail167,432 miles (+2,480)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,432 miles
    Test number
    449206737846
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass164,952 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,952 miles
    Test number
    327330139430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,934 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    120923378326
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,934 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    277222384803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail164,916 miles (+2,276)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,916 miles
    Test number
    469938442713
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,640 miles
    Test number
    739185731035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail162,640 miles (+3,113)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,640 miles
    Test number
    656422424263
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass159,527 miles (+3,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,527 miles
    Test number
    797259040777
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass155,541 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    559251936250
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on outside sidewall

  16. Pass152,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,021 miles
    Test number
    648677016102
    • AdvisoryAlternator/battery light on dash
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail152,021 miles (+4,831)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,021 miles
    Test number
    511231781645
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAlternator/battery light on dash
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass147,190 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    147,190 miles
    Test number
    682041581021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass141,143 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,143 miles
    Test number
    727915414312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail141,103 miles (+8,212)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,103 miles
    Test number
    297800714372
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass132,891 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    508429503347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,266 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    357539812353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail126,153 miles (+5,482)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    125872012329
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass120,671 miles (+5,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    407537701352
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass114,813 miles (+6,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,813 miles
    Test number
    363172410304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass108,000 miles (+7,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    491978309370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass100,186 miles (+8,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    100,186 miles
    Test number
    762305618370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass91,614 miles (+8,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    420099107473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  29. Pass82,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    482850516313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HKO

Does LB53 HKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HKO expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HKO?
The MOT on LB53 HKO expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HKO done?
LB53 HKO was recorded at 172,001 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has LB53 HKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HKO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 HKO 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 HKO find?
LB53 HKO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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