BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL53 CYEMOT history

LL53 CYE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LL53 CYE black 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 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
94,405 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL53 CYE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 CYE was last recorded at 94,405 miles on 16 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2023: 94,405 miles, lower than 94,406 miles on 8 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,406 miles · 8 Jan 2022
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,405 miles
  • 2022 – 94,406 miles
  • 2021 – 94,406 miles
  • 2019 – 90,244 miles
  • 2018 – 88,724 miles
  • 2017 – 87,680 miles
  • 2016 – 70,894 miles
  • 2015 – 70,873 miles
  • 2014 – 64,508 miles
  • 2013 – 57,083 miles
  • 2012 – 49,682 miles
  • 2011 – 47,035 miles
  • 2010 – 41,017 miles
  • 2009 – 34,388 miles
  • 2008 – 28,411 miles
  • 2007 – 23,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside mirror casing broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,405 miles (-1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    644345060493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  2. Pass94,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    497543635963
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing broken

  3. Fail94,406 miles2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    963380417166
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing broken

  4. Pass94,406 miles (+4,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    840279575586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,244 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    650024355594
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  6. Pass88,724 miles (+1,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    724456841386
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass87,680 miles (+16,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    301872669088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass70,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    224710878160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,886 miles (+13)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    378949394301
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass70,873 miles (+6,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    396829985120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass64,508 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    138870274181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail64,508 miles (+7,425)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    475580574113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass57,083 miles (+1)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,083 miles
    Test number
    929056473140
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail57,082 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    455285773114
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass49,682 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    768019892109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    257249121089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,029 miles (+6,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    125379621095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass41,017 miles (+6,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,017 miles
    Test number
    394386820076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,388 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    842722729001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,411 miles (+4,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    172224828091
    • 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)

  21. Pass23,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,443 miles
    Test number
    761586727076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CYE

Does LL53 CYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 CYE expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CYE?
The MOT on LL53 CYE expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 CYE done?
LL53 CYE was recorded at 94,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has LL53 CYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CYE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 CYE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 CYE find?
LL53 CYE passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside door mirror casing missing, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL53C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.