BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
LL53 FFPMOT history
LL53 FFP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 171,587 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 FFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 FFP was last recorded at 171,587 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,969 miles · 31 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,618 miles
- Average per year
- 5,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,587 miles
- 2024 – 162,969 miles
- 2023 – 158,399 miles
- 2022 – 154,095 miles
- 2021 – 148,984 miles
- 2020 – 145,537 miles
- 2019 – 143,519 miles
- 2018 – 139,499 miles
- 2017 – 136,097 miles
- 2016 – 132,271 miles
- 2015 – 129,252 miles
- 2014 – 126,281 miles
- 2013 – 123,996 miles
- 2012 – 119,640 miles
- 2011 – 111,508 miles
- 2010 – 100,192 miles
- 2009 – 85,495 miles
- 2008 – 77,246 miles
- 2007 – 67,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,587 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2020–2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit 1.5 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front both side brake hoses slight perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,587 miles (+8,618)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 171,587 miles
- Test number
- 263543726848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,969 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 162,969 miles
- Test number
- 614951778181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,399 miles (+4,304)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 158,399 miles
- Test number
- 404025460456
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box clamps corroded and breaking
Pass154,095 miles (+5,111)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,095 miles
- Test number
- 979193081151
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,984 miles (+3,447)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,984 miles
- Test number
- 691613297534
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box clamp broken
Pass145,537 miles (+1,978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 145,537 miles
- Test number
- 199044873951
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system clamp damaged
Pass143,559 miles (+40)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 143,559 miles
- Test number
- 638443128175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both side brake hoses slight perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak near engine component
- AdvisoryRear back box exhaust clamps broken but still secure
Fail143,519 miles (+4,020)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,519 miles
- Test number
- 948080860238
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both side brake hoses slight perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both side brake hoses slight perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak near engine component
- AdvisoryRear back box exhaust clamps broken but still secure
Pass139,499 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 139,499 miles
- Test number
- 947052468117
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass136,097 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 136,097 miles
- Test number
- 429990807589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,271 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 132,271 miles
- Test number
- 343346362835
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing some under engine components
Fail132,270 miles (+3,018)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,270 miles
- Test number
- 172988603693
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing some under engine components
Pass129,252 miles (+2,971)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 129,252 miles
- Test number
- 468829405206
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass126,281 miles (+2,285)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 126,281 miles
- Test number
- 437031664422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,996 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,996 miles
- Test number
- 455021663477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail123,996 miles (+4,356)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,996 miles
- Test number
- 637071763314
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,640 miles (+8,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 119,640 miles
- Test number
- 607133562346
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,508 miles (+11,316)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 111,508 miles
- Test number
- 428975361360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,192 miles (+7,376)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 100,192 miles
- Test number
- 491633560333
- NoteNail in front tyre
Pass92,816 miles (+7,321)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 92,816 miles
- Test number
- 730132700076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,495 miles (+8,249)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 85,495 miles
- Test number
- 141799309063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,246 miles (+9,560)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 77,246 miles
- Test number
- 800553728086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 67,686 miles
- Test number
- 532362307018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LL53 FFP
- Does LL53 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FFP is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 FFP?
- The MOT on LL53 FFP is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL53 FFP done?
- LL53 FFP was recorded at 171,587 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
- Has LL53 FFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 FFP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on LL53 FFP 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 FFP find?
- LL53 FFP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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