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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB53 HVEMOT history

LB53 HVE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
37,417 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HVE was last recorded at 37,417 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,889 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,417 miles
  • 2024 – 36,889 miles
  • 2023 – 36,390 miles
  • 2022 – 35,912 miles
  • 2021 – 34,991 miles
  • 2020 – 34,251 miles
  • 2019 – 31,466 miles
  • 2018 – 29,608 miles
  • 2017 – 27,543 miles
  • 2016 – 25,405 miles
  • 2015 – 23,304 miles
  • 2014 – 20,366 miles
  • 2013 – 18,322 miles
  • 2012 – 16,311 miles
  • 2011 – 15,370 miles
  • 2010 – 13,732 miles
  • 2009 – 11,586 miles
  • 2008 – 9,927 miles
  • 2007 – 7,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,417 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,417 miles (+528)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    438361598559
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,889 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,889 miles
    Test number
    939261791636
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,390 miles (+478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    195669653947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,912 miles (+921)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,912 miles
    Test number
    823479325627
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    555376992724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail34,991 miles (+740)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    421200322691
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,251 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    660648345855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,466 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,466 miles
    Test number
    668019736134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,608 miles (+2,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    930517924570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass27,543 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,543 miles
    Test number
    640873535337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,405 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,405 miles
    Test number
    299290017898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,304 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,304 miles
    Test number
    427561909357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass20,366 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    968697244393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,322 miles (+2,011)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,322 miles
    Test number
    455482153418
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass16,311 miles (+941)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    475318442341
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass15,370 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,370 miles
    Test number
    656253731389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,732 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,732 miles
    Test number
    184021850304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,586 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    903594949365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,927 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,927 miles
    Test number
    402746648449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,643 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,643 miles
    Test number
    263149937374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,692 miles
    Test number
    401203427081
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB53 HVE

Does LB53 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HVE is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HVE?
The MOT on LB53 HVE is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HVE done?
LB53 HVE was recorded at 37,417 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has LB53 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HVE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 HVE 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 HVE find?
LB53 HVE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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