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BMW 318

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,895 cc

LL53 UFRMOT history

LL53 UFR is a silver petrol BMW 318 first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LL53 UFR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,021 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UFR was last recorded at 123,021 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,359 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,021 miles
  • 2024 – 119,359 miles
  • 2023 – 116,626 miles
  • 2022 – 112,076 miles
  • 2021 – 107,886 miles
  • 2020 – 105,554 miles
  • 2019 – 101,849 miles
  • 2018 – 98,899 miles
  • 2017 – 92,989 miles
  • 2016 – 86,530 miles
  • 2015 – 77,854 miles
  • 2014 – 72,777 miles
  • 2013 – 68,776 miles
  • 2012 – 65,761 miles
  • 2011 – 60,921 miles
  • 2010 – 50,170 miles
  • 2009 – 42,970 miles
  • 2008 – 35,808 miles
  • 2007 – 25,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,021 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    972919599158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass119,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    546956737420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,359 miles (+2,733)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    970911109975
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass116,626 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    654588868402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass112,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,076 miles
    Test number
    631817690218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail112,075 miles (+4,189)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    629290475404
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass107,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    552669361131
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail107,886 miles (+26)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    258571372879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail107,860 miles (+2,306)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,860 miles
    Test number
    642247349911
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass105,554 miles (+3,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    539539535038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass101,849 miles (+2,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    679086700830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
  12. Pass98,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    843669747361
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail98,899 miles (+5,910)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    182582390255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass92,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    831001581454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,989 miles (+157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    475645700569
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
  16. Fail92,832 miles (+6,302)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    960478215538
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisorySevere oil leak present
  17. Pass86,530 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,530 miles
    Test number
    218538093674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,854 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    516423745188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,777 miles (+4,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,777 miles
    Test number
    927804854195
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass68,776 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    735199563112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,761 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    537611752126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,921 miles (+10,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    239650661479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,170 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    180428430165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,970 miles (+7,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    202313879423
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass35,808 miles (+7,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    762486818114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  26. Fail28,588 miles (+3,014)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    452425418171
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass25,574 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,574 miles
    Test number
    251103427438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,947 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,947 miles
    Test number
    551505217018
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  29. Fail21,798 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    504161717075
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 UFR

Does LL53 UFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UFR expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UFR?
The MOT on LL53 UFR expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UFR done?
LL53 UFR was recorded at 123,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has LL53 UFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UFR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 UFR 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 UFR find?
LL53 UFR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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