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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 FBGMOT history

LR53 FBG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LR53 FBG black 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 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
107,465 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FBG was last recorded at 107,465 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 6,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,958 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,507 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,465 miles
  • 2022 – 100,958 miles
  • 2021 – 94,636 miles
  • 2019 – 90,483 miles
  • 2018 – 84,478 miles
  • 2016 – 82,878 miles
  • 2015 – 81,109 miles
  • 2014 – 75,429 miles
  • 2013 – 67,848 miles
  • 2012 – 61,055 miles
  • 2011 – 54,579 miles
  • 2010 – 50,241 miles
  • 2009 – 45,967 miles
  • 2008 – 40,924 miles
  • 2007 – 34,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing ring split
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,465 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    409640260968
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing ring split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

  2. Fail107,465 miles (+6,507)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    443825151010
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber sealing ring split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

  3. Pass100,958 miles (+6,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,958 miles
    Test number
    740382841810
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 X FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass94,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    842369871929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail94,636 miles (+4,153)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    999124448189
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass90,483 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,483 miles
    Test number
    749506376618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,683 miles (+3,205)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    803484699052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,478 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    538800943521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass82,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    775591021326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

  10. Fail82,878 miles (+1,769)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    643276597726
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

  11. Pass81,109 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    958518505222
    • NoteFUEL FILLER CAP SEALING RING CRACKING
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail81,108 miles (+5,679)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,108 miles
    Test number
    319948605443
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFUEL FILLER CAP SEALING RING CRACKING
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass75,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    389035924221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail75,429 miles (+7,581)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    305365124230
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass67,848 miles (+6,793)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    336536123413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll Tyres on car have sidewall damage.
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteOuter Sill covers fitted and offside slightly damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass61,055 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    736494742271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,579 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    656802221277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,241 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    931612230278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,967 miles (+5,043)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    452479139231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall.

  20. Pass40,924 miles (+6,082)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    862938628219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass34,842 miles (+5,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    521589817200
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass29,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,538 miles
    Test number
    920325017072
    • 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)

Questions about LR53 FBG

Does LR53 FBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 FBG expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FBG?
The MOT on LR53 FBG expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 FBG done?
LR53 FBG was recorded at 107,465 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has LR53 FBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FBG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 FBG 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 FBG find?
LR53 FBG passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes; oil leak, but not excessive; engine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components, and 2 more.

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