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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB53 TERMOT history

LB53 TER is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,900 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 TER was last recorded at 121,900 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,898 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,900 miles
  • 2024 – 110,631 miles
  • 2023 – 102,697 miles
  • 2022 – 96,159 miles
  • 2021 – 90,851 miles
  • 2020 – 87,534 miles
  • 2019 – 80,771 miles
  • 2018 – 73,629 miles
  • 2017 – 63,039 miles
  • 2016 – 56,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,900 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,900 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,900 miles
    Test number
    200913428520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail121,898 miles (+11,267)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,898 miles
    Test number
    563807066353
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass110,631 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    302585169351
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,697 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,697 miles
    Test number
    582546591454
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail102,696 miles (+6,537)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,696 miles
    Test number
    625512245930
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    417493328885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,159 miles (+5,308)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    846431745138
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,851 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    481299892219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,534 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    375321960550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,515 miles (+6,744)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    777617969702
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,771 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,771 miles
    Test number
    596568451670
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass73,629 miles (+10,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    821882073621
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  13. Pass63,039 miles (+6,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    311091798768
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass56,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    893897024408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 TER

Does LB53 TER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 TER is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TER?
The MOT on LB53 TER is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 TER done?
LB53 TER was recorded at 121,900 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
Has LB53 TER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TER has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 TER 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 TER find?
LB53 TER passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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