
BMW 1 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LE53 KRSMOT history
LE53 KRS is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 20 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,157 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 87,157 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,063 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 KRS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 KRS was last recorded at 87,157 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,115 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,042 miles
- Average per year
- 7,063 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,157 miles
- 2025 – 80,115 miles
- 2024 – 68,614 miles
- 2023 – 56,608 miles
- 2021 – 48,076 miles
- 2020 – 36,176 miles
- 2018 – 29,719 miles
- 2017 – 24,939 miles
- 2016 – 17,620 miles
- 2015 – 13,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,157 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 87,157 miles
- Test number
- 924835137495
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail87,157 miles (+7,042)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,157 miles
- Test number
- 699167082806
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,115 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 80,115 miles
- Test number
- 643365187692
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail80,098 miles (+11,484)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,098 miles
- Test number
- 195850011215
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,614 miles (+12,006)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,614 miles
- Test number
- 197102536114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,608 miles (+8,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 56,608 miles
- Test number
- 888476385573
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,076 miles (+5,652)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,076 miles
- Test number
- 809589783650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,424 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 42,424 miles
- Test number
- 789120294101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,424 miles (+6,248)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,424 miles
- Test number
- 154517584383
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,176 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 36,176 miles
- Test number
- 196348621651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail36,176 miles (+6,457)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,176 miles
- Test number
- 767001772496
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass29,719 miles (+4,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 29,719 miles
- Test number
- 691279955726
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass24,939 miles (+7,319)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 24,939 miles
- Test number
- 523909469791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,620 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 17,620 miles
- Test number
- 364378732049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 13,462 miles
- Test number
- 765648056478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,462 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,462 miles
- Test number
- 118795136306
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LE53 KRS
- Does LE53 KRS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 KRS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 KRS?
- The MOT on LE53 KRS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE53 KRS done?
- LE53 KRS was recorded at 87,157 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,063 miles a year.
- Has LE53 KRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 KRS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE53 KRS 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 KRS find?
- LE53 KRS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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