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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB53 RZWMOT history

LB53 RZW is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
163,035 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RZW was last recorded at 163,035 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,016 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,035 miles
  • 2022 – 151,926 miles
  • 2021 – 147,621 miles
  • 2020 – 144,684 miles
  • 2019 – 132,358 miles
  • 2018 – 116,425 miles
  • 2017 – 103,634 miles
  • 2016 – 101,751 miles
  • 2015 – 99,715 miles
  • 2014 – 97,229 miles
  • 2013 – 93,302 miles
  • 2012 – 90,271 miles
  • 2011 – 85,907 miles
  • 2010 – 81,285 miles
  • 2009 – 75,916 miles
  • 2008 – 71,249 miles
  • 2007 – 51,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,035 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,035 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,035 miles
    Test number
    900984398583
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail163,016 miles (+11,090)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,016 miles
    Test number
    373344667155
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (HID) (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,926 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,926 miles
    Test number
    596545813190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,923 miles (+4,302)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    351127689213
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,621 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,621 miles
    Test number
    807410539386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,602 miles (+2,918)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,602 miles
    Test number
    949959495050
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 long pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass144,684 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,684 miles
    Test number
    143241275090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail144,512 miles (+12,154)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,512 miles
    Test number
    370457955135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,358 miles (+15,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,358 miles
    Test number
    741624470735
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing close to the legal limits

  10. Pass116,425 miles (+12,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    430088237553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,634 miles (+1,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,634 miles
    Test number
    802956514781
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s front indicator lense advise to monitor / replace
    • AdvisoryRear spring corroded at base advise to monitor

  12. Pass101,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    148717496852
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail101,751 miles (+2,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    201961990849
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass99,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,715 miles
    Test number
    255910325060
    • 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)

  15. Fail99,714 miles (+2,485)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    859480025003
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass97,229 miles (+3,927)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,229 miles
    Test number
    145374334428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront washers poor but still providing adequate washer fluid

  17. Pass93,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    645815843033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail93,302 miles (+3,031)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,302 miles
    Test number
    546395443083
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,271 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    417356242024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,907 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    585403831069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,285 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    874028540015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,916 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    990081959044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,249 miles (+19,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    321901918035
    • 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)

  24. Pass51,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    583235007065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 RZW

Does LB53 RZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 RZW expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RZW?
The MOT on LB53 RZW expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 RZW done?
LB53 RZW was recorded at 163,035 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 6,851 miles a year.
Has LB53 RZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RZW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 RZW 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 RZW find?
LB53 RZW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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