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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL53 CVEMOT history

LL53 CVE is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LL53 CVE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,278 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CVE was last recorded at 57,278 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,114 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,278 miles
  • 2025 – 56,114 miles
  • 2024 – 54,931 miles
  • 2023 – 53,931 miles
  • 2022 – 52,988 miles
  • 2021 – 52,149 miles
  • 2020 – 51,452 miles
  • 2019 – 49,484 miles
  • 2018 – 47,232 miles
  • 2017 – 45,552 miles
  • 2016 – 43,221 miles
  • 2015 – 40,659 miles
  • 2014 – 38,886 miles
  • 2013 – 36,883 miles
  • 2012 – 34,012 miles
  • 2011 – 31,091 miles
  • 2010 – 28,093 miles
  • 2009 – 23,747 miles
  • 2008 – 20,918 miles
  • 2007 – 17,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,278 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,278 miles
    Test number
    175386355931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,114 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    531236495451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,931 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    216185678813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,931 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    633674588374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass52,988 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    658194724352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,149 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,149 miles
    Test number
    864604983338
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass51,452 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    503157715367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,484 miles (+2,252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    524042306505
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,232 miles (+1,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    385906857852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass45,552 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    626110426684
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass43,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    791239875018
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail43,221 miles (+2,562)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    729189636018
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass40,659 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    939996735107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,886 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    645182124180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,873 miles (+1,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,873 miles
    Test number
    757246514157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass36,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    639772093057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,883 miles (+2,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    487012093004
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass34,012 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    996041492080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,091 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,091 miles
    Test number
    988350881057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,093 miles (+4,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    132668560038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass23,747 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    803129409082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,918 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    292809708063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,993 miles
    Test number
    684178107097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CVE

Does LL53 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 CVE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CVE?
The MOT on LL53 CVE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 CVE done?
LL53 CVE was recorded at 57,278 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has LL53 CVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CVE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LL53 CVE 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 CVE find?
LL53 CVE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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