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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LB53 PHOMOT history

LB53 PHO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
89,816 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 PHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 PHO was last recorded at 89,816 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 10,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,752 miles · 22 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
10,064 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,816 miles
  • 2021 – 79,752 miles
  • 2020 – 74,049 miles
  • 2019 – 67,630 miles
  • 2018 – 60,549 miles
  • 2017 – 53,630 miles
  • 2016 – 41,831 miles
  • 2015 – 37,686 miles
  • 2014 – 36,217 miles
  • 2013 – 34,483 miles
  • 2012 – 32,174 miles
  • 2011 – 30,273 miles
  • 2010 – 28,225 miles
  • 2009 – 26,588 miles
  • 2007 – 24,982 miles
  • 2006 – 21,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,816 miles (+10,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    339254442341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    164079749647
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel near limit

  3. Fail79,752 miles (+5,703)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    582948815015
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel near limit

  4. Pass74,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    431674807659
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail74,049 miles (+6,419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    923307205935
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,630 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    719729851263
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire not connected

  7. Pass60,549 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    281793919793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,444 miles (+6,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    455772298362
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced OSR Low (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass53,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    731043188502
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail53,630 miles (+11,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    526860145177
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass41,831 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    358127167291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,686 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    458575565055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail37,686 miles (+1,469)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    296395565095
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass36,217 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    429237764059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass34,483 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    755570443011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,174 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,174 miles
    Test number
    829872242095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,273 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    158773341489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,225 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    111043620017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,588 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    501072509087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,982 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,982 miles
    Test number
    114363567365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,693 miles
    Test number
    951564966391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 PHO

Does LB53 PHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 PHO expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 PHO?
The MOT on LB53 PHO expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 PHO done?
LB53 PHO was recorded at 89,816 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has LB53 PHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 PHO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 PHO 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 PHO find?
LB53 PHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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