BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LR53 LRJMOT history
LR53 LRJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 154,607 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LRJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LRJ was last recorded at 154,607 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,705 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 902 miles
- Average per year
- 6,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,607 miles
- 2025 – 153,705 miles
- 2024 – 151,485 miles
- 2023 – 141,037 miles
- 2022 – 132,025 miles
- 2021 – 125,743 miles
- 2020 – 118,582 miles
- 2019 – 112,699 miles
- 2016 – 109,858 miles
- 2015 – 105,783 miles
- 2014 – 100,561 miles
- 2013 – 92,929 miles
- 2012 – 85,867 miles
- 2011 – 78,844 miles
- 2010 – 70,985 miles
- 2009 – 61,907 miles
- 2008 – 49,623 miles
- 2007 – 30,800 miles
- 2006 – 18,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,607 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,607 miles (+902)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 154,607 miles
- Test number
- 522365673599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,705 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 153,705 miles
- Test number
- 905749256337
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe above subframe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,485 miles (+10,448)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 151,485 miles
- Test number
- 436382728382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Floating ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 141,037 miles
- Test number
- 464046838911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,037 miles (+9,012)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,037 miles
- Test number
- 108910026052
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass132,025 miles (+6,282)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 132,025 miles
- Test number
- 126336884964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,743 miles (+7,161)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 125,743 miles
- Test number
- 113677354421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,582 miles (+5,883)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 118,582 miles
- Test number
- 849115736330
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,699 miles (+2,841)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,699 miles
- Test number
- 799888303616
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre damaged on the outer sidewall
Pass109,858 miles (+4,075)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 109,858 miles
- Test number
- 499478444986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass105,783 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,783 miles
- Test number
- 556512016067
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass100,561 miles (+7,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,561 miles
- Test number
- 977141244292
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,929 miles (+102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 92,929 miles
- Test number
- 238536993185
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail92,827 miles (+6,960)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,827 miles
- Test number
- 298721193170
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,867 miles (+7,023)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 85,867 miles
- Test number
- 867154392146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,844 miles (+7,859)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 78,844 miles
- Test number
- 996962891197
- NoteFront suspension rear mount bushes worn
Pass70,985 miles (+9,078)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 70,985 miles
- Test number
- 910935190162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,907 miles (+12,284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,907 miles
- Test number
- 860698989133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,623 miles (+18,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,623 miles
- Test number
- 860355628386
- NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass30,800 miles (+3,312)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,800 miles
- Test number
- 491287617391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,488 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,488 miles
- Test number
- 261209667443
- 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)
Pass18,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,964 miles
- Test number
- 282421776111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LRJ
- Does LR53 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LRJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LRJ?
- The MOT on LR53 LRJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LRJ done?
- LR53 LRJ was recorded at 154,607 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LRJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LRJ 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 LRJ find?
- LR53 LRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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