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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB53 MFUMOT history

LB53 MFU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 167,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
167,014 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 MFU was last recorded at 167,014 miles on 29 Apr 2023, 16,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,407 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
16,607 miles
Average per year
7,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,014 miles
  • 2022 – 150,407 miles
  • 2018 – 139,268 miles
  • 2014 – 124,872 miles
  • 2013 – 114,487 miles
  • 2012 – 104,730 miles
  • 2011 – 96,948 miles
  • 2010 – 89,372 miles
  • 2008 – 65,267 miles
  • 2007 – 37,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,014 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,014 miles (+16,607)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,014 miles
    Test number
    1887035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,407 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,407 miles
    Test number
    321429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,298 miles
    Test number
    302981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    21736328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,268 miles (+14,396)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,268 miles
    Test number
    19960333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,872 miles (+10,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    917035534348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass114,487 miles (+9,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,487 miles
    Test number
    577653153312
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Pass104,730 miles (+7,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    867526052319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass96,948 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    495003861383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,372 miles (+24,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,372 miles
    Test number
    312785460356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,267 miles (+14,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    703889158399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,507 miles (+13,416)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    544733808022
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  13. Pass37,091 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    171945307065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about LB53 MFU

Does LB53 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MFU expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MFU?
The MOT on LB53 MFU expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MFU done?
LB53 MFU was recorded at 167,014 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2023, an average of 7,965 miles a year.
Has LB53 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MFU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MFU 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 MFU find?
LB53 MFU failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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