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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LE53 GZXMOT history

LE53 GZX is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

LE53 GZX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,131 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GZX was last recorded at 106,131 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,496 miles · 13 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,131 miles
  • 2020 – 105,496 miles
  • 2016 – 104,353 miles
  • 2015 – 100,011 miles
  • 2014 – 93,515 miles
  • 2013 – 86,569 miles
  • 2012 – 75,660 miles
  • 2011 – 68,105 miles
  • 2010 – 60,449 miles
  • 2009 – 48,340 miles
  • 2008 – 44,824 miles
  • 2006 – 36,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,131 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,131 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,131 miles
    Test number
    257525183356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,496 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    809046811926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,353 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,353 miles
    Test number
    417761146238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  4. Pass100,011 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,011 miles
    Test number
    569722285170
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteTracking check

  5. Fail100,011 miles (+6,496)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,011 miles
    Test number
    257512985189
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteTracking check

  6. Pass93,515 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    895806004282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    378010543090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,553 miles (+10,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,553 miles
    Test number
    875800543040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass75,660 miles (+7,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    446232842085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass68,105 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    945622941064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    363606270092
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Fail60,449 miles (+12,109)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    712561670072
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass48,340 miles (+3,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    750979409062
    • 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)

  14. Pass44,824 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    764333308100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    972110156321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,692 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    472608146381
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE53 GZX

Does LE53 GZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GZX expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GZX?
The MOT on LE53 GZX expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GZX done?
LE53 GZX was recorded at 106,131 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has LE53 GZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GZX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LE53 GZX 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 LE53 GZX find?
LE53 GZX passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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