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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LL53 PTYMOT history

LL53 PTY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LL53 PTY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
66,538 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PTY was last recorded at 66,538 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,240 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,538 miles
  • 2023 – 66,240 miles
  • 2022 – 64,791 miles
  • 2021 – 62,191 miles
  • 2019 – 61,023 miles
  • 2018 – 58,334 miles
  • 2017 – 56,232 miles
  • 2015 – 48,431 miles
  • 2014 – 42,137 miles
  • 2013 – 38,804 miles
  • 2012 – 32,245 miles
  • 2010 – 25,018 miles
  • 2008 – 16,074 miles
  • 2007 – 10,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,538 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,538 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,538 miles
    Test number
    879307900742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass66,240 miles (+1,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,240 miles
    Test number
    668456113703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass64,791 miles (+2,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    149469627992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,191 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,191 miles
    Test number
    224712407748
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass61,023 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    678933750680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass58,334 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    354218218334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass56,232 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    865309702871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,431 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    426261638035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,137 miles (+3,333)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    477386174245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f damage
  10. Pass38,804 miles (+6,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,804 miles
    Test number
    368833533293
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  11. Fail32,245 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    817265632226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • Note2 rear tyres inner sidewalls slightly perished, splitting.
  12. Pass32,245 miles (+7,227)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    887095832255
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • Note2 rear tyres inner sidewalls slightly perished, splitting.
  13. Pass25,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    344015440458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,015 miles (+8,941)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,015 miles
    Test number
    543545840246
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass16,074 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,074 miles
    Test number
    700609048291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,070 miles (+5,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,070 miles
    Test number
    664238348213
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass10,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,634 miles
    Test number
    273434797455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,633 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,633 miles
    Test number
    460964997134
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about LL53 PTY

Does LL53 PTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 PTY expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PTY?
The MOT on LL53 PTY expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 PTY done?
LL53 PTY was recorded at 66,538 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has LL53 PTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PTY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on LL53 PTY 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 PTY find?
LL53 PTY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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