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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL53 KYWMOT history

LL53 KYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LL53 KYW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
96,159 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KYW was last recorded at 96,159 miles on 15 May 2026, 3,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,305 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,854 miles
Average per year
3,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,159 miles
  • 2025 – 92,305 miles
  • 2024 – 90,101 miles
  • 2021 – 89,776 miles
  • 2020 – 87,919 miles
  • 2019 – 72,374 miles
  • 2018 – 62,451 miles
  • 2017 – 62,348 miles
  • 2015 – 62,309 miles
  • 2014 – 59,277 miles
  • 2013 – 54,258 miles
  • 2012 – 45,966 miles
  • 2011 – 42,219 miles
  • 2010 – 37,529 miles
  • 2009 – 31,716 miles
  • 2008 – 28,549 miles
  • 2007 – 25,680 miles
  • 2006 – 22,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,159 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All Shock absorbers are modified makes the to very low space between the tyres and wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catcher

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,159 miles (+3,854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    689017539811
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass92,305 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    119796384981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,305 miles (+2,204)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    802252284144
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,101 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    154308085024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,776 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    501780156522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    586308813055
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Shock absorbers are modified makes the to very low space between the tyres and wheel arches

  7. Fail87,919 miles (+15,545)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    834512503593
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position is not opening (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light indicates a fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Shock absorbers are modified makes the to very low space between the tyres and wheel arches

  8. Pass72,374 miles (+9,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    578476557411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,451 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    255567420138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Fail62,451 miles (+103)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    772558253572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Pass62,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,348 miles
    Test number
    258028391871
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catcher (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail62,348 miles (+39)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,348 miles
    Test number
    866193165108
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catcher (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass62,309 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,309 miles
    Test number
    781099235992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,277 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    737375394211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    766267793250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,258 miles (+8,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    805457193257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass45,966 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    317981302374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,965 miles (+3,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    309288492207
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass42,219 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    425001401287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,529 miles (+5,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    900981000250
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,716 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,716 miles
    Test number
    144112109289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,549 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    941983308241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,680 miles (+3,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,680 miles
    Test number
    223130507250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,544 miles
    Test number
    864562906251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,544 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,544 miles
    Test number
    840272006221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LL53 KYW

Does LL53 KYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 KYW is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KYW?
The MOT on LL53 KYW is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 KYW done?
LL53 KYW was recorded at 96,159 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,715 miles a year.
Has LL53 KYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KYW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 KYW 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 KYW find?
LL53 KYW passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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