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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR53 NDCMOT history

LR53 NDC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LR53 NDC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
57,953 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 NDC was last recorded at 57,953 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,171 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
2,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,953 miles
  • 2025 – 57,171 miles
  • 2024 – 55,273 miles
  • 2023 – 52,849 miles
  • 2022 – 50,527 miles
  • 2021 – 47,604 miles
  • 2020 – 43,933 miles
  • 2019 – 42,055 miles
  • 2018 – 40,099 miles
  • 2017 – 37,382 miles
  • 2016 – 35,340 miles
  • 2015 – 33,012 miles
  • 2014 – 29,941 miles
  • 2013 – 28,216 miles
  • 2012 – 26,356 miles
  • 2011 – 23,324 miles
  • 2010 – 18,881 miles
  • 2009 – 14,722 miles
  • 2008 – 12,614 miles
  • 2007 – 11,256 miles
  • 2006 – 7,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,953 miles (+782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    815741019044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass57,171 miles (+1,898)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    120130449743
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,273 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    668754651723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,849 miles (+2,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    362081008891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass50,527 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    476237250121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail50,527 miles (+2,923)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    202555229431
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass47,604 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    195954382374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass43,933 miles (+1,878)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    562190257944
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass42,055 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    522210923093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,099 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    587123374484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,382 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    564736346923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,340 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    704987218226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,012 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,012 miles
    Test number
    133834546089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,941 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    906414204390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,216 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,216 miles
    Test number
    988115803339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,356 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    606510802321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,324 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,324 miles
    Test number
    899240181288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,881 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    843547070297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,722 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,722 miles
    Test number
    100704079291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,614 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,614 miles
    Test number
    471148678244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,256 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,256 miles
    Test number
    101099377252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,403 miles
    Test number
    763083276260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 NDC

Does LR53 NDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NDC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NDC?
The MOT on LR53 NDC is valid until 5 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 NDC done?
LR53 NDC was recorded at 57,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,525 miles a year.
Has LR53 NDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NDC has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 NDC 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 NDC find?
LR53 NDC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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