BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LB53 RZEMOT history
LB53 RZE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 120,384 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 RZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 RZE was last recorded at 120,384 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 8,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,073 miles · 21 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,311 miles
- Average per year
- 5,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,384 miles
- 2024 – 112,073 miles
- 2023 – 104,399 miles
- 2022 – 97,237 miles
- 2021 – 92,205 miles
- 2020 – 86,053 miles
- 2019 – 80,492 miles
- 2018 – 73,937 miles
- 2017 – 63,237 miles
- 2016 – 59,991 miles
- 2015 – 58,942 miles
- 2014 – 56,687 miles
- 2013 – 51,956 miles
- 2012 – 47,517 miles
- 2011 – 44,564 miles
- 2010 – 40,713 miles
- 2009 – 35,425 miles
- 2008 – 30,742 miles
- 2007 – 24,920 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,384 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,384 miles (+8,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,384 miles
- Test number
- 582789543007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass112,073 miles (+7,674)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 112,073 miles
- Test number
- 573353077042
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.80 mm advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.92 mm advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
Pass104,399 miles (+7,162)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 104,399 miles
- Test number
- 262546800117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,237 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 351787836905
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,236 miles (+5,031)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,236 miles
- Test number
- 597077570670
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,205 miles (+6,152)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,205 miles
- Test number
- 431295685740
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 86,053 miles
- Test number
- 812958005132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,053 miles (+5,561)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,053 miles
- Test number
- 422595172997
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,492 miles (+6,555)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,492 miles
- Test number
- 300649057233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,937 miles (+10,700)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,937 miles
- Test number
- 407797347280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 63,237 miles
- Test number
- 686340703687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,237 miles (+3,246)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,237 miles
- Test number
- 244868114453
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass59,991 miles (+1,049)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 59,991 miles
- Test number
- 225966212681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,942 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 58,942 miles
- Test number
- 755475719778
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake fliud level low
Fail58,942 miles (+2,255)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,942 miles
- Test number
- 526598624252
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake fliud level low
Pass56,687 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 546671904392
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake fluid level low
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
Fail56,687 miles (+4,731)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,687 miles
- Test number
- 569981804398
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake fluid level low
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
Pass51,956 miles (+4,439)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 51,956 miles
- Test number
- 568660713381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,517 miles (+2,953)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 47,517 miles
- Test number
- 546811192229
- NoteRear window brake light inoperative
Pass44,564 miles (+3,851)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,564 miles
- Test number
- 378165501365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,713 miles
- Test number
- 712631100317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,713 miles (+5,288)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,713 miles
- Test number
- 692451400388
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,425 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 35,425 miles
- Test number
- 312896009347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail35,425 miles (+4,683)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,425 miles
- Test number
- 862966009361
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,742 miles
- Test number
- 884505708386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,742 miles (+5,822)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,742 miles
- Test number
- 961893508373
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,920 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 24,920 miles
- Test number
- 364158597219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 21,685 miles
- Test number
- 742099007093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 RZE
- Does LB53 RZE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 RZE expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 RZE?
- The MOT on LB53 RZE expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 RZE done?
- LB53 RZE was recorded at 120,384 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
- Has LB53 RZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 RZE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 RZE 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 RZE find?
- LB53 RZE passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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