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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 LRUMOT history

LR53 LRU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR53 LRU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,765 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LRU
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LRU was last recorded at 144,765 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,077 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
5,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,765 miles
  • 2025 – 143,077 miles
  • 2024 – 140,304 miles
  • 2023 – 135,057 miles
  • 2022 – 130,882 miles
  • 2021 – 121,561 miles
  • 2020 – 115,850 miles
  • 2019 – 105,106 miles
  • 2018 – 94,504 miles
  • 2017 – 91,776 miles
  • 2016 – 89,445 miles
  • 2015 – 86,028 miles
  • 2014 – 81,954 miles
  • 2013 – 77,810 miles
  • 2012 – 69,714 miles
  • 2011 – 66,498 miles
  • 2010 – 64,587 miles
  • 2009 – 56,062 miles
  • 2008 – 50,261 miles
  • 2007 – 40,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,765 miles (+1,688)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,765 miles
    Test number
    177485369703
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,077 miles (+62)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    813852882072
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,015 miles (+2,711)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    742547702879
    • MajorFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    128675372379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,304 miles (+5,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    414717646464
    • Repaired at testBody component damaged and likely to cause injury TOW HOOK LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,057 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,057 miles
    Test number
    862918834935
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative

  7. Pass130,882 miles (+9,321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,882 miles
    Test number
    340258030692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,561 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,561 miles
    Test number
    851608975869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    429432117618
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,850 miles (+10,744)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    465501405538
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,106 miles
    Test number
    167837626455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,106 miles (+10,602)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,106 miles
    Test number
    268174489751
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass94,504 miles (+2,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    385019007391
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake pads are wearing thin

  14. Pass91,776 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,776 miles
    Test number
    778030369038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,445 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    942150534506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass86,028 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,028 miles
    Test number
    989912794833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking Brake efficiency 16%

  17. Pass81,954 miles (+4,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    876335734288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    228102653269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,810 miles (+8,096)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    307592053220
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    206574632252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail69,714 miles (+3,216)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    488204832267
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Pass66,498 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    459629931248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    482900420111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,587 miles (+8,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    923100620117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,062 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    200804509176
    • 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)

  26. Pass50,261 miles (+10,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    760430308278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    793931407243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LRU

Does LR53 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LRU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LRU?
The MOT on LR53 LRU 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 LRU done?
LR53 LRU was recorded at 144,765 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
Has LR53 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LRU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 LRU 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 LRU find?
LR53 LRU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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