BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LL53 CPVMOT history
LL53 CPV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 115,052 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 CPV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 CPV was last recorded at 115,052 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 7,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 107,671 miles · 23 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,381 miles
- Average per year
- 5,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 115,052 miles
- 2020 – 107,671 miles
- 2019 – 99,465 miles
- 2018 – 99,078 miles
- 2016 – 93,693 miles
- 2014 – 86,108 miles
- 2013 – 83,619 miles
- 2011 – 78,182 miles
- 2010 – 70,596 miles
- 2009 – 62,871 miles
- 2008 – 47,867 miles
- 2007 – 36,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,052 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,052 miles (+7,381)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,052 miles
- Test number
- 591865768962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,671 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,671 miles
- Test number
- 829874175083
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,664 miles (+8,199)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,664 miles
- Test number
- 192103550592
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,465 miles (+387)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,465 miles
- Test number
- 859019145000
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,078 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,078 miles
- Test number
- 157963146620
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail99,077 miles (+5,384)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,077 miles
- Test number
- 577247502696
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass93,693 miles (+7,585)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,693 miles
- Test number
- 873734274500
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass86,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 86,108 miles
- Test number
- 308706654474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,108 miles (+2,489)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,108 miles
- Test number
- 249666454202
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass83,619 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 83,619 miles
- Test number
- 307359743476
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Fail83,618 miles (+5,436)7 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,618 miles
- Test number
- 518958543293
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Pass78,182 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,182 miles
- Test number
- 747617401313
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail78,182 miles (+7,586)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,182 miles
- Test number
- 729467701379
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,596 miles (+7,725)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 70,596 miles
- Test number
- 653748630259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,871 miles (+15,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 62,871 miles
- Test number
- 111811939206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,867 miles (+11,558)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 47,867 miles
- Test number
- 681245128012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,309 miles
- Test number
- 814766507037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 CPV
- Does LL53 CPV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 CPV expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 CPV?
- The MOT on LL53 CPV expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 CPV done?
- LL53 CPV was recorded at 115,052 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
- Has LL53 CPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 CPV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LL53 CPV 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 LL53 CPV find?
- LL53 CPV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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