BMW M3
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
LR53 FCPMOT history
LR53 FCP is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,622 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 FCP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 FCP was last recorded at 99,622 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,533 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 3,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,622 miles
- 2025 – 99,533 miles
- 2024 – 99,077 miles
- 2022 – 99,053 miles
- 2021 – 98,836 miles
- 2020 – 98,684 miles
- 2018 – 97,056 miles
- 2017 – 96,582 miles
- 2016 – 96,147 miles
- 2015 – 94,218 miles
- 2014 – 90,592 miles
- 2013 – 78,923 miles
- 2010 – 68,895 miles
- 2008 – 54,544 miles
- 2007 – 42,312 miles
- 2006 – 34,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,622 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off.
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/in poor condition.
- AdvisoryGeneral steering/suspension component corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides.cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inside edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,622 miles (+89)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,622 miles
- Test number
- 657070877058
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off.
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/in poor condition.
- AdvisoryGeneral steering/suspension component corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,533 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 99,533 miles
- Test number
- 132191154003
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides.cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,524 miles (+447)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,524 miles
- Test number
- 551181080247
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides.cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,077 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,077 miles
- Test number
- 949903881092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,077 miles (+24)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,077 miles
- Test number
- 810609578147
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres slight wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,053 miles (+217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 99,053 miles
- Test number
- 210308053969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,836 miles (+152)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 98,836 miles
- Test number
- 916811484361
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,684 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 98,684 miles
- Test number
- 285667501505
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,056 miles (+474)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 97,056 miles
- Test number
- 233490053935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,582 miles
- Test number
- 100449180496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,582 miles (+435)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,582 miles
- Test number
- 127866809782
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,147 miles (+1,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,147 miles
- Test number
- 341136505204
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,218 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,218 miles
- Test number
- 778719377002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,997 miles (+3,405)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,997 miles
- Test number
- 759763605262
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,592 miles (+11,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 90,592 miles
- Test number
- 487403334392
- 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)
Pass78,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 78,923 miles
- Test number
- 176839833378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,923 miles (+10,028)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,923 miles
- Test number
- 446078133499
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass68,895 miles (+3,072)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 68,895 miles
- Test number
- 362781670008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front wiper blade ends split
Fail65,823 miles (+11,279)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,823 miles
- Test number
- 514230170029
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front wiper blade ends split
Fail54,544 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,544 miles
- Test number
- 684347318316
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
- NoteRear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Pass54,544 miles (+12,232)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 54,544 miles
- Test number
- 844077618333
- NoteRear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Pass42,312 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 42,312 miles
- Test number
- 142521747153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,496 miles
- Test number
- 661030356251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 FCP
- Does LR53 FCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 FCP is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 FCP?
- The MOT on LR53 FCP is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 FCP done?
- LR53 FCP was recorded at 99,622 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
- Has LR53 FCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 FCP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 FCP 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 FCP find?
- LR53 FCP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust rear heatshield insecure but not likely to fall off.; fuel cap seal perished/in poor condition., and 4 more.
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