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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR53 GPXMOT history

LR53 GPX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

LR53 GPX blue 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 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
212,701 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 GPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 GPX was last recorded at 212,701 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 2,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,943 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,758 miles
Average per year
11,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,701 miles
  • 2022 – 209,943 miles
  • 2021 – 202,707 miles
  • 2020 – 195,573 miles
  • 2019 – 176,950 miles
  • 2018 – 159,562 miles
  • 2017 – 144,509 miles
  • 2016 – 138,142 miles
  • 2014 – 116,830 miles
  • 2013 – 100,436 miles
  • 2012 – 90,440 miles
  • 2011 – 83,172 miles
  • 2010 – 74,159 miles
  • 2009 – 66,089 miles
  • 2008 – 58,672 miles
  • 2007 – 38,827 miles
  • 2006 – 13,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,701 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    212,701 miles
    Test number
    809846908185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail212,701 miles (+2,758)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,701 miles
    Test number
    769148746619
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass209,943 miles (+7,236)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    209,943 miles
    Test number
    590926869389
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock weeping oil
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock weeping oil
    • AdvisoryWashers quite weak

  4. Pass202,707 miles (+7,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,707 miles
    Test number
    173491704839
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass195,573 miles (+18,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,573 miles
    Test number
    306594166260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass176,950 miles (+17,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    176,950 miles
    Test number
    277636641875
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

  7. Pass159,562 miles (+15,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,562 miles
    Test number
    545621354681
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light smashed
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are wearing on the inside edges

  8. Pass144,509 miles (+6,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,509 miles
    Test number
    659505209537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass138,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,142 miles
    Test number
    490033387032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear starting to turn white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corrded (3.5.1i)

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    647485135054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass116,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    685078844031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail116,830 miles (+16,394)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    298654944070
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre going bald on inner edges

  13. Pass100,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    226021933037
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail100,436 miles (+9,996)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    897011133045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass90,440 miles (+7,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    447409412023
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,172 miles (+9,013)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    439027121016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,159 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    653290640018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail74,156 miles (+8,067)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,156 miles
    Test number
    752949130051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass66,089 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    181543029094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,672 miles (+19,845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    660376248086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    883049587071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,827 miles (+25,159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    170119787052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,668 miles
    Test number
    143823296444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 GPX

Does LR53 GPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 GPX expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 GPX?
The MOT on LR53 GPX expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 GPX done?
LR53 GPX was recorded at 212,701 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 11,035 miles a year.
Has LR53 GPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 GPX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 GPX 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 GPX find?
LR53 GPX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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