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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR53 BVCMOT history

LR53 BVC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

LR53 BVC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2022
Mileage
172,453 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 BVC was last recorded at 172,453 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,533 miles · 2 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
9,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 172,453 miles
  • 2020 – 166,533 miles
  • 2019 – 161,381 miles
  • 2018 – 154,519 miles
  • 2017 – 146,055 miles
  • 2016 – 136,961 miles
  • 2015 – 128,016 miles
  • 2014 – 118,676 miles
  • 2013 – 104,967 miles
  • 2012 – 91,919 miles
  • 2011 – 82,168 miles
  • 2010 – 71,634 miles
  • 2009 – 41,347 miles
  • 2007 – 35,550 miles
  • 2006 – 27,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,453 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive blue smoke, possible damage to gas analyser (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear light units are aftermarket type

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,453 miles (+5,920)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    750883966901
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive blue smoke, possible damage to gas analyser (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light units are aftermarket type

  2. Pass166,533 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,533 miles
    Test number
    882967231626
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light units are LED aftermarket type

  3. Fail166,532 miles (+5,151)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,532 miles
    Test number
    604793104974
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense has condensation (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light units are LED aftermarket type

  4. Pass161,381 miles (+6,862)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,381 miles
    Test number
    947836134748
    • AdvisoryDiff is leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light unit ingress of water.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. Worn on both edges. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking. Worn on both edges, (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,519 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,519 miles
    Test number
    538964040825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,055 miles (+9,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    936435758572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,961 miles (+8,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,961 miles
    Test number
    669993188487
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass128,016 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    760183887714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,676 miles (+13,709)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,676 miles
    Test number
    368117154330
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass104,967 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,967 miles
    Test number
    148014363349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,932 miles (+13,013)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,932 miles
    Test number
    818221463308
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass91,919 miles (+9,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    557062062382
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,168 miles (+10,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,168 miles
    Test number
    236326231349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,634 miles (+18,419)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    603845460350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteF/number plate poor condition
    • NoteH/brake long
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteTyre / bearing noise

  15. Pass53,215 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    370112700045
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting strap broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut

  16. Fail53,215 miles (+11,868)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    350012700042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting strap broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cut

  17. Pass41,347 miles (+5,797)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    701192509013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low and cracking inside tread
    • NoteRear brake disc's and pads wearing low

  18. Pass35,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    223745667365
    • 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)

  19. Fail35,550 miles (+8,197)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    574345667351
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass27,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,353 miles
    Test number
    443092856368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BVC

Does LR53 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BVC expired on 1 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BVC?
The MOT on LR53 BVC expired on 1 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BVC done?
LR53 BVC was recorded at 172,453 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 9,682 miles a year.
Has LR53 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BVC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 BVC 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 LR53 BVC find?
LR53 BVC failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions not tested excessive blue smoke, possible damage to gas analyser, and 10 more.

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