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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL53 FFBMOT history

LL53 FFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LL53 FFB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,284 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FFB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FFB was last recorded at 73,284 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 3,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,051 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,233 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,284 miles
  • 2024 – 70,051 miles
  • 2023 – 68,032 miles
  • 2022 – 66,244 miles
  • 2021 – 65,276 miles
  • 2020 – 64,847 miles
  • 2019 – 59,525 miles
  • 2018 – 54,235 miles
  • 2017 – 50,501 miles
  • 2016 – 45,834 miles
  • 2015 – 42,189 miles
  • 2014 – 38,975 miles
  • 2013 – 34,023 miles
  • 2012 – 29,471 miles
  • 2011 – 25,200 miles
  • 2010 – 24,659 miles
  • 2009 – 22,755 miles
  • 2008 – 20,801 miles
  • 2007 – 18,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,284 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,284 miles (+3,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    995995530574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    533756671911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,051 miles (+2,019)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    556716072357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,032 miles (+1,788)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    821171356529
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    322355809122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,244 miles (+968)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    580380059374
    • MajorCentral Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both wheels little effort and no lock (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both wheels little effort and no lock (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,276 miles (+429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    124075484825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,847 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    653508427163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    368048388949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail59,525 miles (+5,290)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    357790204535
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass54,235 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    114932375591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,138 miles (+3,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    205919740300
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,501 miles (+4,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,501 miles
    Test number
    221954208850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass45,834 miles (+3,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    848403215524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped slightly

  15. Pass42,189 miles (+3,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,189 miles
    Test number
    165180505124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,975 miles (+4,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    359576104134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    669395913108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,021 miles (+4,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,021 miles
    Test number
    675945713142
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass29,471 miles (+4,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    219297512431
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on inner edges

  20. Pass25,200 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,200 miles
    Test number
    626611811181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,659 miles
    Test number
    170399520462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,639 miles (+1,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    463469120094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,755 miles (+1,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,755 miles
    Test number
    902228029079
    • NoteFront and rear pads near limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low

  24. Pass20,801 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,801 miles
    Test number
    984740638001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass18,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,460 miles
    Test number
    941301637019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 FFB

Does LL53 FFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FFB is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FFB?
The MOT on LL53 FFB is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FFB done?
LL53 FFB was recorded at 73,284 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has LL53 FFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FFB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 FFB 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 FFB find?
LL53 FFB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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