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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR53 LZDMOT history

LR53 LZD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

LR53 LZD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
136,889 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LZD was last recorded at 136,889 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 6,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,750 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,139 miles
Average per year
7,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,889 miles
  • 2022 – 130,750 miles
  • 2021 – 127,693 miles
  • 2019 – 121,406 miles
  • 2018 – 115,239 miles
  • 2017 – 107,842 miles
  • 2016 – 100,874 miles
  • 2015 – 88,073 miles
  • 2014 – 73,306 miles
  • 2013 – 59,186 miles
  • 2012 – 54,410 miles
  • 2011 – 47,065 miles
  • 2010 – 37,943 miles
  • 2009 – 25,110 miles
  • 2008 – 17,451 miles
  • 2007 – 11,461 miles
  • 2006 – 7,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,889 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,889 miles (+6,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,889 miles
    Test number
    326080538524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass130,750 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,750 miles
    Test number
    480704906846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,693 miles
    Test number
    314170722146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,693 miles (+6,287)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,693 miles
    Test number
    120595024509
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass121,406 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,406 miles
    Test number
    768683155283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,239 miles (+7,397)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,239 miles
    Test number
    742058653482
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,842 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    290855081048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,874 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    686639170347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,073 miles (+14,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    516599295182
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass73,306 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    265883284439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail73,261 miles (+14,075)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    158203584178
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass59,186 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    739613183122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,410 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    225710222342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,400 miles (+7,335)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    775379612346
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    305916921341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,065 miles (+9,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    657036021378
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass37,943 miles (+12,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    404077520496
    • NoteFront pad's/discs slightly worn

  18. Pass25,110 miles (+7,659)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    193580929318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre cut outer side wall.
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate.

  19. Pass17,451 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,451 miles
    Test number
    492100738408
    • NoteAdsvise o/s/f tyre nail in tread. advise rear number plate.

  20. Fail17,451 miles (+5,990)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,451 miles
    Test number
    613170838342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdsvise o/s/f tyre nail in tread. advise rear number plate.

  21. Pass11,461 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,461 miles
    Test number
    900553267160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,298 miles
    Test number
    251234476455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LZD

Does LR53 LZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LZD expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LZD?
The MOT on LR53 LZD expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LZD done?
LR53 LZD was recorded at 136,889 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 7,804 miles a year.
Has LR53 LZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LZD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 LZD 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 LZD find?
LR53 LZD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box.

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