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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL53 HVUMOT history

LL53 HVU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 155,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LL53 HVU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,248 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 HVU
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
31 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 HVU was last recorded at 155,248 miles on 19 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,247 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,248 miles
  • 2025 – 154,320 miles
  • 2024 – 152,982 miles
  • 2023 – 149,888 miles
  • 2022 – 148,429 miles
  • 2020 – 137,838 miles
  • 2018 – 129,945 miles
  • 2017 – 126,808 miles
  • 2016 – 121,335 miles
  • 2015 – 114,058 miles
  • 2014 – 107,280 miles
  • 2013 – 99,925 miles
  • 2012 – 93,329 miles
  • 2011 – 85,560 miles
  • 2010 – 78,074 miles
  • 2009 – 69,399 miles
  • 2008 – 46,312 miles
  • 2007 – 19,046 miles
  • 2006 – 14,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear showing age cracking on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,248 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,248 miles
    Test number
    200273901136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear showing age cracking on inner edge

  2. Fail155,247 miles (+927)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,247 miles
    Test number
    684503562492
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear showing age cracking on inner edge

  3. Pass154,320 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,320 miles
    Test number
    391706253822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,982 miles
    Test number
    793072380357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,982 miles (+3,094)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,982 miles
    Test number
    432011775112
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass149,888 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    923589285007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,783 miles (+1,354)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,783 miles
    Test number
    615719157350
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,429 miles (+10,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,429 miles
    Test number
    810154612297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,838 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    585752527222
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,837 miles (+7,892)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    980667890085
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,945 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,945 miles
    Test number
    942885333274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail129,945 miles (+3,137)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,945 miles
    Test number
    401857958227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass126,808 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    306796679775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

  14. Fail126,806 miles (+5,471)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    302609394068
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOil light staying on

  15. Pass121,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    182918338177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,335 miles (+7,277)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,335 miles
    Test number
    882193342817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light stays on

  17. Pass114,058 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    803200604029
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light stays on but engine oil level correct on dip stick
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light stays on

  18. Fail114,058 miles (+6,778)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    897696705265
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light stays on but engine oil level correct on dip stick
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light stays on

  19. Pass107,280 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    997903354388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit with small splits to inner sidewalls

  20. Fail107,280 miles (+7,355)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    349723854380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit with small splits to inner sidewalls
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system light stays on

  21. Fail99,925 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    137277053320
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hose's starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lense broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

  22. Pass99,925 miles (+6,596)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    989017753388
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hose's starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lense broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

  23. Pass93,329 miles (+7,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    418213952436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass85,560 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    85,560 miles
    Test number
    319383051337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  25. Pass78,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    944166450375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,074 miles (+8,675)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    790716850377
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  27. Pass69,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,399 miles
    Test number
    854876439347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,399 miles (+23,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,399 miles
    Test number
    481844539383
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass46,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    474491758412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,312 miles (+27,266)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    191320658308
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass19,046 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    934669637362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass14,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    524702856320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail14,023 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    464452556399
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about LL53 HVU

Does LL53 HVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 HVU is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 HVU?
The MOT on LL53 HVU is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 HVU done?
LL53 HVU was recorded at 155,248 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has LL53 HVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 HVU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 HVU 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 HVU find?
LL53 HVU passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear showing age cracking on inner edge.

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