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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB53 HWGMOT history

LB53 HWG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,648 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HWG was last recorded at 130,648 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 7,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,918 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,730 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,648 miles
  • 2025 – 122,918 miles
  • 2023 – 115,713 miles
  • 2022 – 107,419 miles
  • 2020 – 100,735 miles
  • 2019 – 94,117 miles
  • 2017 – 88,192 miles
  • 2016 – 83,603 miles
  • 2014 – 73,734 miles
  • 2013 – 69,068 miles
  • 2012 – 62,765 miles
  • 2011 – 57,102 miles
  • 2010 – 52,167 miles
  • 2009 – 38,195 miles
  • 2008 – 28,748 miles
  • 2007 – 25,790 miles
  • 2006 – 21,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,648 miles (+7,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,648 miles
    Test number
    579374776975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,918 miles (+7,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,918 miles
    Test number
    958281689279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,713 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,713 miles
    Test number
    143160761850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail115,700 miles (+8,281)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,700 miles
    Test number
    182955340812
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    519190465996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail107,419 miles (+6,684)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    721853536253
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,735 miles (+6,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    832628402900
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    313595676502
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,117 miles (+5,925)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    557390879047
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,192 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,192 miles
    Test number
    896322153285
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass83,603 miles (+4,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    950078741579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre

  12. Pass79,471 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    373224291652
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres outer edges cut

  13. Pass73,734 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    249484754384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,068 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    928185653346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,765 miles (+5,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    189318042365
    • 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)

  16. Pass57,102 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,102 miles
    Test number
    816071951378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,167 miles (+13,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    883571550327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    480173269428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,195 miles (+9,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    940313069368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,748 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    721207258389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,790 miles (+4,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    781102567304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    111672066330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HWG

Does LB53 HWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HWG is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HWG?
The MOT on LB53 HWG is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HWG done?
LB53 HWG was recorded at 130,648 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has LB53 HWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HWG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 HWG 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 HWG find?
LB53 HWG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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