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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LB53 MWKMOT history

LB53 MWK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
68,024 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MWK was last recorded at 68,024 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,539 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
3,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,024 miles
  • 2021 – 67,539 miles
  • 2019 – 57,848 miles
  • 2018 – 55,439 miles
  • 2017 – 51,837 miles
  • 2016 – 46,836 miles
  • 2015 – 43,712 miles
  • 2014 – 41,180 miles
  • 2012 – 38,563 miles
  • 2011 – 36,712 miles
  • 2010 – 34,977 miles
  • 2009 – 29,799 miles
  • 2007 – 16,303 miles
  • 2006 – 12,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake wear indicators wires damaged
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,024 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    168816949420
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake wear indicators wires damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing

  2. Fail68,024 miles (+485)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    381036252718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake wear indicators wires damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing

  3. Fail67,539 miles (+9,691)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    227916420243
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate abs/brake warning light stay on (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light stays on (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower rung broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil leak in area of transmission sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front air intake pipe split just behind mass air flow meter (upper section of intake pipe)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler cap seal perished and starting to split

  4. Pass57,848 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    828413180038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,439 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    894602945720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,383 miles (+3,546)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    564194839029
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass51,837 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    124101422681
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass46,836 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    706091780806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,712 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,712 miles
    Test number
    258214315489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,709 miles (+2,529)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    259043115422
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass41,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    979188804109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,180 miles (+2,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    808626704195
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    475693112338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,563 miles (+1,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    846702212376
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,712 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,712 miles
    Test number
    478578201381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,977 miles (+5,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    901620220303
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake is slightly weak and requires adjustment/repair

  17. Pass29,799 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    410477009307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,889 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,889 miles
    Test number
    143547579470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,303 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,303 miles
    Test number
    363331647318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,136 miles
    Test number
    292318526361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MWK

Does LB53 MWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MWK expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MWK?
The MOT on LB53 MWK expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MWK done?
LB53 MWK was recorded at 68,024 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 3,642 miles a year.
Has LB53 MWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MWK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 MWK 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 MWK find?
LB53 MWK passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split; front oil leak, but not excessive; front and rear brake wear indicators wires damaged, and 1 more.

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