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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB53 MFOMOT history

LB53 MFO is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
106,762 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MFO was last recorded at 106,762 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,761 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,762 miles
  • 2024 – 102,884 miles
  • 2022 – 102,301 miles
  • 2021 – 92,314 miles
  • 2020 – 81,800 miles
  • 2019 – 81,328 miles
  • 2017 – 81,139 miles
  • 2016 – 80,412 miles
  • 2015 – 76,758 miles
  • 2014 – 74,032 miles
  • 2013 – 73,089 miles
  • 2012 – 69,166 miles
  • 2011 – 65,310 miles
  • 2010 – 61,679 miles
  • 2009 – 58,359 miles
  • 2007 – 53,130 miles
  • 2006 – 44,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,762 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,762 miles
    Test number
    299718290144
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,761 miles (+3,877)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,761 miles
    Test number
    432517475154
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,884 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    196535971794
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,882 miles (+581)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    805106759920
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    684274171756
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,301 miles (+9,987)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    693398424518
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,314 miles (+3,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    427798424829
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,596 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    658684628458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,800 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,800 miles
    Test number
    886794290234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,328 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    448137312852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,139 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    175985940185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,138 miles (+726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    848063918636
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass80,412 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,412 miles
    Test number
    868286507772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,758 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    236016995142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,032 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    907033284156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,089 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,089 miles
    Test number
    116643843428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,166 miles (+3,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,166 miles
    Test number
    209576442094
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  18. Pass65,310 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,310 miles
    Test number
    558520011003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,679 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    224246100058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,359 miles (+5,229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,359 miles
    Test number
    464996909024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass53,130 miles (+9,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    284511667354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass44,066 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,066 miles
    Test number
    383569246361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB53 MFO

Does LB53 MFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MFO expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MFO?
The MOT on LB53 MFO expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MFO done?
LB53 MFO was recorded at 106,762 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has LB53 MFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MFO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 MFO 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 MFO find?
LB53 MFO passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; corrosion on offside rear wheel arch; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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