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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LB53 MWUMOT history

LB53 MWU is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,336 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MWU was last recorded at 147,336 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,418 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,918 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,336 miles
  • 2024 – 145,418 miles
  • 2023 – 143,833 miles
  • 2022 – 139,611 miles
  • 2021 – 135,826 miles
  • 2020 – 132,644 miles
  • 2019 – 130,096 miles
  • 2018 – 125,994 miles
  • 2017 – 121,404 miles
  • 2016 – 116,427 miles
  • 2015 – 110,505 miles
  • 2014 – 104,086 miles
  • 2013 – 96,248 miles
  • 2012 – 89,354 miles
  • 2011 – 81,536 miles
  • 2010 – 73,519 miles
  • 2009 – 66,171 miles
  • 2008 – 58,629 miles
  • 2007 – 44,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,336 miles (+1,918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    150115597877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass145,418 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,418 miles
    Test number
    708800027929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    916874616901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,832 miles (+4,221)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,832 miles
    Test number
    228406295497
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,611 miles (+3,785)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,611 miles
    Test number
    242364242388
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass135,826 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    263045601740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,644 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    133807791184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass130,096 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,096 miles
    Test number
    568122267193
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty.

  9. Pass125,994 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    508290471493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,404 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    485821364120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,372 miles (+270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    209240618886
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  12. Fail121,102 miles (+4,675)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,102 miles
    Test number
    314772158253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass116,427 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    804530196710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,505 miles (+6,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,505 miles
    Test number
    677980218022
    • 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)

  15. Pass104,086 miles (+7,838)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,086 miles
    Test number
    686737214325
    • NoteHandbrake only just met requirements

  16. Pass96,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    439769013448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,248 miles (+6,894)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    578808713346
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail89,354 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    106476822345
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass89,354 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    287186922362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,536 miles (+8,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    955547321351
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass73,519 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    163933030345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    490409329493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,171 miles (+7,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    211199429334
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass58,629 miles (+14,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    594786738360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,246 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    322682367074
    • 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)

  26. Pass43,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    654752917000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,621 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    593291917000
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LB53 MWU

Does LB53 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MWU is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MWU?
The MOT on LB53 MWU is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MWU done?
LB53 MWU was recorded at 147,336 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has LB53 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MWU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MWU 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 MWU find?
LB53 MWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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