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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LM53 KHEMOT history

LM53 KHE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

LM53 KHE blue 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 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
190,704 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 KHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 KHE was last recorded at 190,704 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 4,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,470 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,234 miles
Average per year
10,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,704 miles
  • 2022 – 186,470 miles
  • 2020 – 180,667 miles
  • 2019 – 172,181 miles
  • 2018 – 163,355 miles
  • 2017 – 157,394 miles
  • 2016 – 149,734 miles
  • 2015 – 140,712 miles
  • 2014 – 132,894 miles
  • 2013 – 124,977 miles
  • 2012 – 116,533 miles
  • 2011 – 106,159 miles
  • 2010 – 92,568 miles
  • 2009 – 66,860 miles
  • 2008 – 46,682 miles
  • 2007 – 30,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,704 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,704 miles (+4,234)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,704 miles
    Test number
    681960516996
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass186,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    186,470 miles
    Test number
    641748589116
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail186,470 miles (+5,803)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,470 miles
    Test number
    403666475542
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,667 miles (+8,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,667 miles
    Test number
    299155219353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,181 miles
    Test number
    690607887313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail172,181 miles (+8,826)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,181 miles
    Test number
    166953498041
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear on floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass163,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,355 miles
    Test number
    411771296871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail163,355 miles (+5,961)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,355 miles
    Test number
    340618836085
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass157,394 miles (+7,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,394 miles
    Test number
    895092371949
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass149,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,734 miles
    Test number
    810530714650
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail149,733 miles (+9,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    188343951600
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass140,712 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,712 miles
    Test number
    595277245181
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail140,710 miles (+7,816)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,710 miles
    Test number
    759086845103
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake has slight low reading

  14. Pass132,894 miles (+7,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,894 miles
    Test number
    138184934128
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass124,977 miles (+44)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,977 miles
    Test number
    908661723194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in offside inner steering rack joint

  16. Fail124,933 miles (+8,400)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    438769113101
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in offside inner steering rack joint

  17. Pass116,533 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    969310752123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    218433941124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail106,159 miles (+13,591)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    276180841467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,568 miles (+25,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    593321040186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,860 miles (+20,178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    993249739144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass46,682 miles (+15,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    962347408180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    253194367051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 KHE

Does LM53 KHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 KHE expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 KHE?
The MOT on LM53 KHE expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 KHE done?
LM53 KHE was recorded at 190,704 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 10,027 miles a year.
Has LM53 KHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 KHE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM53 KHE 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 LM53 KHE find?
LM53 KHE passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear on floor; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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