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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL53 CWPMOT history

LL53 CWP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

LL53 CWP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
59,881 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CWP was last recorded at 59,881 miles on 1 May 2024, 4,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,944 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,937 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,881 miles
  • 2023 – 54,944 miles
  • 2022 – 48,810 miles
  • 2021 – 43,587 miles
  • 2020 – 39,693 miles
  • 2019 – 32,617 miles
  • 2018 – 24,244 miles
  • 2017 – 20,467 miles
  • 2016 – 18,993 miles
  • 2015 – 18,032 miles
  • 2014 – 16,815 miles
  • 2013 – 15,142 miles
  • 2012 – 14,057 miles
  • 2011 – 12,603 miles
  • 2010 – 11,163 miles
  • 2009 – 9,447 miles
  • 2008 – 8,067 miles
  • 2007 – 6,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,881 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wear sensor wire broken
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,881 miles (+4,937)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    122881601825
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wear sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass54,944 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    141209207493
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass48,810 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    962145738706
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass43,587 miles (+3,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,587 miles
    Test number
    375889794123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass39,693 miles (+7,076)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    574985408345
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass32,617 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,617 miles
    Test number
    624496931505
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail32,603 miles (+8,359)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    108130797794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass24,244 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    692377656845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,467 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    458082377589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,993 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,993 miles
    Test number
    420624672843
    • 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)
  11. Pass18,032 miles (+1,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    278824115059
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass16,815 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    16,815 miles
    Test number
    287273524008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass15,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,142 miles
    Test number
    367752533054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,142 miles (+1,085)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,142 miles
    Test number
    576012433052
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass14,057 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    14,057 miles
    Test number
    185543422413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,603 miles
    Test number
    508481621034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,603 miles (+1,440)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,603 miles
    Test number
    185571021424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass11,163 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,163 miles
    Test number
    883265920012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,447 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,447 miles
    Test number
    322884019050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,067 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,067 miles
    Test number
    312394328029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,362 miles
    Test number
    511885317050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CWP

Does LL53 CWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 CWP expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CWP?
The MOT on LL53 CWP expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 CWP done?
LL53 CWP was recorded at 59,881 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has LL53 CWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CWP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LL53 CWP 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 CWP find?
LL53 CWP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly loose interior; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front wear sensor wire broken, and 4 more.

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