BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc
LE53 KJVMOT history
LE53 KJV is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 48,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 48,638 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 5 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 KJV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 KJV was last recorded at 48,638 miles on 29 May 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jun 2024: 48,039 miles, lower than 53,799 miles on 8 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 48,185 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 453 miles
- Average per year
- 170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,638 miles
- 2025 – 48,185 miles
- 2024 – 48,039 miles
- 2023 – 53,799 miles
- 2022 – 47,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 14 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 48,638 miles
- Test number
- 768350230150
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail48,638 miles (+453)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,638 miles
- Test number
- 517460721137
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Pass48,185 miles (+146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 48,185 miles
- Test number
- 473801940228
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight misting oif oil around the pipe. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 48,039 miles
- Test number
- 771865816371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,039 miles (-5,760)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,039 miles
- Test number
- 292137956509
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,799 miles (+5,834)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 53,799 miles
- Test number
- 618746917816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,965 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 47,965 miles
- Test number
- 985037252854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about LE53 KJV
- Does LE53 KJV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 KJV is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 KJV?
- The MOT on LE53 KJV is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE53 KJV done?
- LE53 KJV was recorded at 48,638 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 170 miles a year.
- Has LE53 KJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 KJV has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE53 KJV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE53 KJV find?
- LE53 KJV passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive around the rear differential.
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