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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LO53 RBYMOT history

LO53 RBY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

LO53 RBY 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 Nov 2023
Mileage
184,907 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO53 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO53 RBY was last recorded at 184,907 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 5,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,849 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,058 miles
Average per year
9,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,907 miles
  • 2021 – 179,849 miles
  • 2020 – 175,485 miles
  • 2019 – 164,409 miles
  • 2018 – 157,100 miles
  • 2017 – 148,371 miles
  • 2016 – 139,521 miles
  • 2015 – 127,096 miles
  • 2014 – 116,007 miles
  • 2013 – 104,969 miles
  • 2011 – 94,568 miles
  • 2010 – 83,078 miles
  • 2009 – 68,140 miles
  • 2008 – 54,184 miles
  • 2007 – 38,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,907 miles (+5,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,907 miles
    Test number
    630652291491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,849 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,849 miles
    Test number
    584371744348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,485 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,485 miles
    Test number
    293390547974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,757 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,757 miles
    Test number
    112454912726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,409 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,409 miles
    Test number
    830456367224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    284258652578
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail157,100 miles (+8,729)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    509198489111
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass148,371 miles (+8,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,371 miles
    Test number
    182914338267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryEngine light
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts

  9. Pass139,521 miles (+12,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,521 miles
    Test number
    788672063412
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Pass127,096 miles (+11,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    108745355471
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass116,007 miles (+11,038)1 dangerous6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,007 miles
    Test number
    226910464057
    • DangerousN/s rear tyre very close to the limit, nail in tyre, needs replacing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted
    • NoteN/s front seatbelt slightly slow in returning
    • NoteN/s headlight beam pattern and output just meeting requirements
    • NoteO/s and n/s front windows appear to be excessively tinted
    • NoteO/s rear tyre very close to limit, signs of cracking and ageing

  12. Pass104,969 miles (+10,401)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    796118363073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,568 miles (+11,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    426006511351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,078 miles (+14,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    873774420309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass68,140 miles (+13,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,140 miles
    Test number
    794361229300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,184 miles (+15,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,184 miles
    Test number
    411246628372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    503054727371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO53 RBY

Does LO53 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO53 RBY expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO53 RBY?
The MOT on LO53 RBY expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO53 RBY done?
LO53 RBY was recorded at 184,907 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 9,789 miles a year.
Has LO53 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO53 RBY has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LO53 RBY 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 LO53 RBY find?
LO53 RBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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