BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LB53 MXDMOT history
LB53 MXD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 174,154 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 MXD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 MXD was last recorded at 174,154 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,201 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,953 miles
- Average per year
- 7,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,154 miles
- 2025 – 171,201 miles
- 2024 – 171,167 miles
- 2022 – 159,699 miles
- 2021 – 145,126 miles
- 2020 – 129,624 miles
- 2019 – 108,393 miles
- 2018 – 96,286 miles
- 2015 – 95,652 miles
- 2014 – 83,802 miles
- 2013 – 74,963 miles
- 2012 – 65,118 miles
- 2011 – 57,340 miles
- 2009 – 48,615 miles
- 2008 – 42,692 miles
- 2007 – 38,143 miles
- 2006 – 32,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,154 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,154 miles (+2,953)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 174,154 miles
- Test number
- 966239179851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,201 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 171,201 miles
- Test number
- 986621615886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,167 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 171,167 miles
- Test number
- 359678885869
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail171,167 miles (+11,468)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,167 miles
- Test number
- 136243735901
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass159,699 miles (+14,573)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,699 miles
- Test number
- 543408850807
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,126 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 145,126 miles
- Test number
- 615183716297
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,120 miles (+15,496)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,120 miles
- Test number
- 696349482513
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,624 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,624 miles
- Test number
- 260713116227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,500 miles (+21,107)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,500 miles
- Test number
- 624382972588
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,393 miles (+12,107)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,393 miles
- Test number
- 252028702518
- 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,286 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,286 miles
- Test number
- 910050417304
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail96,286 miles (+634)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,286 miles
- Test number
- 995391037062
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass95,652 miles (+11,850)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 95,652 miles
- Test number
- 845168245104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,802 miles (+8,839)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 83,802 miles
- Test number
- 217960664407
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass74,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 74,963 miles
- Test number
- 185348803129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail74,963 miles (+9,845)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,963 miles
- Test number
- 415598703176
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass65,118 miles (+7,778)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,118 miles
- Test number
- 735629512039
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass57,340 miles (+8,725)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,340 miles
- Test number
- 937721311042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,615 miles (+5,923)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 48,615 miles
- Test number
- 602597839353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass42,692 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 42,692 miles
- Test number
- 612889938349
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,143 miles (+5,995)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 38,143 miles
- Test number
- 331451537336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,148 miles
- Test number
- 923755446340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 MXD
- Does LB53 MXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MXD is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 MXD?
- The MOT on LB53 MXD is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 MXD done?
- LB53 MXD was recorded at 174,154 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 7,362 miles a year.
- Has LB53 MXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 MXD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 MXD 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 MXD find?
- LB53 MXD passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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