BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB53 SASMOT history
LB53 SAS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 148,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 148,618 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 SAS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 28 Oct 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 SAS was last recorded at 148,618 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,497 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,121 miles
- Average per year
- 5,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,618 miles
- 2024 – 146,497 miles
- 2023 – 142,672 miles
- 2022 – 139,713 miles
- 2021 – 133,910 miles
- 2020 – 130,031 miles
- 2018 – 124,552 miles
- 2017 – 115,501 miles
- 2016 – 107,271 miles
- 2015 – 99,150 miles
- 2014 – 91,537 miles
- 2013 – 84,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,618 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,618 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 148,618 miles
- Test number
- 623988158754
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass146,497 miles (+3,825)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 146,497 miles
- Test number
- 747454867547
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,672 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,672 miles
- Test number
- 426709096089
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail142,671 miles (+2,958)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,671 miles
- Test number
- 855625839829
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass139,713 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 139,713 miles
- Test number
- 562773061661
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass133,910 miles (+3,879)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 133,910 miles
- Test number
- 322957996473
- DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
Pass130,031 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 130,031 miles
- Test number
- 181218926242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,552 miles (+9,051)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,552 miles
- Test number
- 944708234476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,501 miles (+8,230)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,501 miles
- Test number
- 491255529758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,271 miles (+8,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,271 miles
- Test number
- 914866812173
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to detect
Pass99,150 miles (+7,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,150 miles
- Test number
- 876892672489
- 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)
Pass91,537 miles (+7,362)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 91,537 miles
- Test number
- 277225694246
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,175 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 84,175 miles
- Test number
- 746997593203
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB53 SAS
- Does LB53 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SAS is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 SAS?
- The MOT on LB53 SAS is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 SAS done?
- LB53 SAS was recorded at 148,618 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
- Has LB53 SAS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 SAS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB53 SAS 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 SAS find?
- LB53 SAS passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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