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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LR53 DWSMOT history

LR53 DWS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LR53 DWS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,030 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DWS was last recorded at 118,030 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,959 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
9,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,030 miles
  • 2025 – 115,959 miles
  • 2024 – 113,906 miles
  • 2023 – 111,011 miles
  • 2022 – 108,493 miles
  • 2021 – 102,624 miles
  • 2020 – 87,138 miles
  • 2019 – 71,156 miles
  • 2018 – 53,260 miles
  • 2017 – 39,007 miles
  • 2016 – 28,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,030 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    269698595180
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass115,959 miles (+2,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,959 miles
    Test number
    801088201642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass113,906 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    669513404653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass111,011 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    826221795855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,493 miles (+5,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,493 miles
    Test number
    760560404857
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    529693467685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail102,624 miles (+15,486)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,624 miles
    Test number
    639021385700
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass87,138 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    412559374785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  9. Fail87,138 miles (+15,982)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    561105568849
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Pass71,156 miles (+17,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    686057618506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass53,260 miles (+14,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    487525171862
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Pass39,007 miles (+10,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    825700627597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted slightly

  13. Pass28,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,170 miles
    Test number
    865391482116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about LR53 DWS

Does LR53 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DWS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DWS?
The MOT on LR53 DWS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DWS done?
LR53 DWS was recorded at 118,030 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,064 miles a year.
Has LR53 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DWS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 DWS 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 DWS find?
LR53 DWS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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