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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL53 GNXMOT history

LL53 GNX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

LL53 GNX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
159,018 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 GNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 GNX was last recorded at 159,018 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,986 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
8,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,018 miles
  • 2021 – 145,879 miles
  • 2020 – 130,795 miles
  • 2019 – 118,566 miles
  • 2018 – 111,207 miles
  • 2017 – 111,207 miles
  • 2016 – 105,216 miles
  • 2014 – 93,793 miles
  • 2013 – 81,413 miles
  • 2012 – 70,624 miles
  • 2011 – 62,972 miles
  • 2010 – 53,011 miles
  • 2009 – 42,107 miles
  • 2008 – 34,517 miles
  • 2007 – 25,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,018 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,018 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,018 miles
    Test number
    274923303915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,986 miles (+13,107)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,986 miles
    Test number
    144933370376
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    120776616279
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail145,879 miles (+15,084)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    668096348352
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,795 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,795 miles
    Test number
    583648741929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,789 miles (+12,223)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,789 miles
    Test number
    115716075391
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass118,566 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    556529612065
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm

  8. Fail118,566 miles (+7,359)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    482882070771
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm

  9. Pass111,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    763414060120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,207 miles (+5,985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    813376285939
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass105,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,222 miles
    Test number
    714704540916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,221 miles (+5)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,221 miles
    Test number
    522590567261
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail105,216 miles (+11,423)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,216 miles
    Test number
    499108822735
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass93,793 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    479168004416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail93,760 miles (+12,347)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    146475104369
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,413 miles (+2,997)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,413 miles
    Test number
    528263463265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,416 miles (+118)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    586611833070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust held by cable ties
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

  18. Fail78,298 miles (+7,674)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    157504223085
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust held by cable ties
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

  19. Pass70,624 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    126998942088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,620 miles (+7,648)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    877427742011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass62,972 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    425108041023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,786 miles (+9,775)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    199824231029
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall cut

  23. Pass53,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    410464830064
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  24. Fail53,011 miles (+10,904)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,011 miles
    Test number
    982454430090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  25. Pass42,107 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    674876539087
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,517 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,517 miles
    Test number
    183808438485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,401 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    823214937076
    • 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)
    • NoteOil on minimum

Questions about LL53 GNX

Does LL53 GNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 GNX expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 GNX?
The MOT on LL53 GNX expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 GNX done?
LL53 GNX was recorded at 159,018 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 8,547 miles a year.
Has LL53 GNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 GNX has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 GNX 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 GNX find?
LL53 GNX passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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