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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR53 EOOMOT history

LR53 EOO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR53 EOO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,096 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EOO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EOO was last recorded at 91,096 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,068 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,096 miles
  • 2025 – 88,397 miles
  • 2024 – 86,394 miles
  • 2023 – 82,690 miles
  • 2022 – 80,285 miles
  • 2021 – 76,929 miles
  • 2020 – 73,511 miles
  • 2019 – 71,594 miles
  • 2018 – 63,684 miles
  • 2016 – 54,560 miles
  • 2015 – 46,627 miles
  • 2014 – 45,609 miles
  • 2013 – 39,763 miles
  • 2012 – 35,426 miles
  • 2011 – 31,893 miles
  • 2010 – 27,520 miles
  • 2009 – 23,930 miles
  • 2008 – 20,608 miles
  • 2007 – 19,245 miles
  • 2006 – 16,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s/r tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,096 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,096 miles
    Test number
    374396745932
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,068 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    347887409736
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryYellow brake pad wear light showing on dash / brake pads seem ok.

  3. Pass88,397 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,397 miles
    Test number
    222290025105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    559000998917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,394 miles (+3,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    941919248986
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass82,690 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    817261496583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,285 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    739354553376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,929 miles (+3,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    318900276165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,511 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,511 miles
    Test number
    138629294505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass71,594 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    862702672093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,569 miles (+7,885)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    179365680085
    • MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,684 miles (+79)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    105078187401
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail63,605 miles (+9,045)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    859363126306
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass54,560 miles (+7,933)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    891414074435
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cut no cords exposed

  15. Pass46,627 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    453562066371
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

  16. Fail46,623 miles (+1,014)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    239002706896
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

  17. Pass45,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    157873294211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,609 miles (+5,846)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    728041094201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,763 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,763 miles
    Test number
    758410203178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass35,426 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    628468702140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,893 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    479370311160
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Pass31,893 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    529980011166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,520 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    520788590004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    321701519199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,929 miles (+3,321)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    111260119125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass20,608 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,608 miles
    Test number
    342075918128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,245 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,245 miles
    Test number
    522879047228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,882 miles
    Test number
    503986886269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 EOO

Does LR53 EOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EOO is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EOO?
The MOT on LR53 EOO is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EOO done?
LR53 EOO was recorded at 91,096 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,713 miles a year.
Has LR53 EOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EOO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 EOO 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 EOO find?
LR53 EOO passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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