BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LB53 NZUMOT history
LB53 NZU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,273 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 107,273 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 NZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 NZU was last recorded at 107,273 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,273 miles · 15 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 107,273 miles
- 2022 – 105,913 miles
- 2021 – 104,213 miles
- 2020 – 102,825 miles
- 2019 – 101,274 miles
- 2018 – 96,777 miles
- 2016 – 94,442 miles
- 2015 – 92,145 miles
- 2014 – 90,032 miles
- 2013 – 86,902 miles
- 2012 – 83,625 miles
- 2011 – 79,994 miles
- 2010 – 77,236 miles
- 2009 – 72,493 miles
- 2008 – 65,172 miles
- 2007 – 56,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,273 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,273 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 107,273 miles
- Test number
- 700579040644
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail107,273 miles (+1,360)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,273 miles
- Test number
- 628113086786
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked and perished 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass105,913 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,913 miles
- Test number
- 957321819995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,213 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,213 miles
- Test number
- 574302064850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail104,213 miles (+1,388)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,213 miles
- Test number
- 280740757143
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass102,825 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 102,825 miles
- Test number
- 483129812824
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,274 miles (+4,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,274 miles
- Test number
- 663449943033
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,777 miles (+2,335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,777 miles
- Test number
- 560584519133
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both nearside + offside, unit faded (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement between transmission/engine, mount corroding/cracking (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,442 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 94,442 miles
- Test number
- 228757480160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,145 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,145 miles
- Test number
- 498861522144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail92,145 miles (+2,113)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,145 miles
- Test number
- 462202197614
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass90,032 miles (+3,130)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 90,032 miles
- Test number
- 155318904381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,902 miles (+3,277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 86,902 miles
- Test number
- 908474103389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,625 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 83,625 miles
- Test number
- 166553902339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,624 miles (+3,630)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,624 miles
- Test number
- 298739492223
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail79,994 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 448174591236
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/front tyre perishing
- NoteO/s/front tyre near bald on inner edge/perishing/outer sidewall damage
- NoteO/s/rear tyre perishing
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass79,994 miles (+2,758)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 965034291221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/front tyre perishing
- NoteO/s/front tyre near bald on inner edge/perishing/outer sidewall damage
- NoteO/s/rear tyre perishing
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass77,236 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 77,236 miles
- Test number
- 574092780277
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Fail77,236 miles (+4,743)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,236 miles
- Test number
- 740902380289
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Pass72,493 miles (+7,321)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 764112889219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,172 miles (+8,464)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 65,172 miles
- Test number
- 140472388223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,708 miles (+1,255)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 56,708 miles
- Test number
- 570748767258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,453 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 55,453 miles
- Test number
- 581385717083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LB53 NZU
- Does LB53 NZU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 NZU expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 NZU?
- The MOT on LB53 NZU expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 NZU done?
- LB53 NZU was recorded at 107,273 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 3,047 miles a year.
- Has LB53 NZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 NZU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 NZU 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 NZU find?
- LB53 NZU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion; fuel cap seal slightly cracked; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion.
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