BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR53 LSFMOT history
LR53 LSF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 154,361 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LSF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LSF was last recorded at 154,361 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Sept 2015: 78,808 miles, lower than 94,033 miles on 29 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 154,360 miles · 7 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 154,361 miles
- 2022 – 150,956 miles
- 2021 – 142,956 miles
- 2020 – 135,049 miles
- 2019 – 129,013 miles
- 2018 – 117,960 miles
- 2017 – 108,496 miles
- 2016 – 103,831 miles
- 2015 – 78,808 miles
- 2014 – 94,033 miles
- 2013 – 82,354 miles
- 2012 – 74,195 miles
- 2011 – 67,403 miles
- 2010 – 60,147 miles
- 2009 – 52,753 miles
- 2008 – 42,516 miles
- 2007 – 36,978 miles
- 2006 – 28,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,361 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,361 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,361 miles
- Test number
- 348136398045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail154,360 miles (+3,404)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,360 miles
- Test number
- 156165148355
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass150,956 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 150,956 miles
- Test number
- 750828763066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail150,953 miles (+7,997)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,953 miles
- Test number
- 940822243303
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,956 miles (+7,907)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 142,956 miles
- Test number
- 928888207631
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass135,049 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 135,049 miles
- Test number
- 877942900639
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,013 miles (+90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,013 miles
- Test number
- 292324290805
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
Fail128,923 miles (+10,963)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,923 miles
- Test number
- 991072570732
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise front brake bad wire broken.
Pass117,960 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 117,960 miles
- Test number
- 911097128585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise possible brake pad warning lamp on.
Fail117,960 miles (+9,464)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,960 miles
- Test number
- 281080908930
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise possible brake pad warning lamp on.
Pass108,496 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,496 miles
- Test number
- 669545101359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail108,496 miles (+4,665)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,496 miles
- Test number
- 971291011555
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,831 miles (+25,023)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,831 miles
- Test number
- 523602393197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,808 miles (-15,225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,808 miles
- Test number
- 846922226335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 94,033 miles
- Test number
- 677061944286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,033 miles (+11,679)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,033 miles
- Test number
- 769270944233
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- NoteSide wall damage to nearside rear tyre
Pass82,354 miles (+8,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 82,354 miles
- Test number
- 819575353231
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,195 miles (+6,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 74,195 miles
- Test number
- 766458242280
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,403 miles (+7,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,403 miles
- Test number
- 556364541214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,147 miles (+7,394)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 60,147 miles
- Test number
- 731077900220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,753 miles (+10,237)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,753 miles
- Test number
- 903553839223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,516 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,516 miles
- Test number
- 450747148215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,978 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,978 miles
- Test number
- 792720657243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,975 miles (+8,770)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,975 miles
- Test number
- 340589147201
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake fluid level low.
- NoteBrake warning light on dash staying on.
Pass28,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 28,205 miles
- Test number
- 800271756235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LSF
- Does LR53 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 LSF expired on 26 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LSF?
- The MOT on LR53 LSF expired on 26 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 LSF done?
- LR53 LSF was recorded at 154,361 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 7,306 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LSF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LSF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 LSF find?
- LR53 LSF passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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