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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LE53 SJEMOT history

LE53 SJE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

LE53 SJE silver 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 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
128,427 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 SJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 SJE was last recorded at 128,427 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,408 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,427 miles
  • 2021 – 125,851 miles
  • 2020 – 120,682 miles
  • 2019 – 114,316 miles
  • 2017 – 107,331 miles
  • 2016 – 97,489 miles
  • 2015 – 86,785 miles
  • 2014 – 77,973 miles
  • 2013 – 69,777 miles
  • 2012 – 63,735 miles
  • 2011 – 62,048 miles
  • 2010 – 59,838 miles
  • 2009 – 51,915 miles
  • 2008 – 44,126 miles
  • 2007 – 35,819 miles
  • 2006 – 27,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight play in both steering armsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,427 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    364604406858
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  2. Fail128,408 miles (+2,557)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,408 miles
    Test number
    657814298796
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  3. Pass125,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,851 miles
    Test number
    716551740703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail125,851 miles (+5,169)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,851 miles
    Test number
    682914175296
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,682 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    891168010305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,316 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    904536119576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail114,164 miles (+6,833)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    751508168089
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,331 miles (+9,842)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    464047800494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass97,489 miles (+10,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    204654755581
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass86,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    311872367952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail86,785 miles (+8,812)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    364312037041
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,973 miles (+8,196)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    808888454258
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass69,777 miles (+6,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    616072563233
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,735 miles (+1,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    179138652291
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyrewall

  15. Pass62,048 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    578757151257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,838 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    401661060257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    921417239259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,915 miles (+7,789)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    324777239411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,126 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    300005138408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,819 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    230422547249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,266 miles
    Test number
    542064846254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 SJE

Does LE53 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 SJE expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 SJE?
The MOT on LE53 SJE expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 SJE done?
LE53 SJE was recorded at 128,427 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has LE53 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 SJE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LE53 SJE 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 SJE find?
LE53 SJE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; sill covers fitted, and 1 more.

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