BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR53 NWLMOT history
LR53 NWL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 125,338 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 NWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 NWL was last recorded at 125,338 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 123,470 miles · 4 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,868 miles
- Average per year
- 4,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 125,338 miles
- 2021 – 123,470 miles
- 2020 – 121,226 miles
- 2019 – 119,437 miles
- 2018 – 117,201 miles
- 2017 – 114,077 miles
- 2016 – 110,002 miles
- 2015 – 104,212 miles
- 2014 – 97,653 miles
- 2013 – 91,004 miles
- 2012 – 86,481 miles
- 2011 – 80,752 miles
- 2010 – 73,703 miles
- 2009 – 65,778 miles
- 2008 – 60,101 miles
- 2007 – 54,746 miles
- 2006 – 49,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail125,338 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake recording low effort nearside
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryVarious cuts/slits in offside rear tyre
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail125,338 miles (+1,868)9 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,338 miles
- Test number
- 722297373855
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake recording low effort nearside
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious cuts/slits in offside rear tyre
Pass123,470 miles (+30)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 123,470 miles
- Test number
- 396632947702
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail123,440 miles (+2,214)1 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,440 miles
- Test number
- 327529366744
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass121,226 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,226 miles
- Test number
- 258827876647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,197 miles (+1,760)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,197 miles
- Test number
- 818944305268
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,437 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,437 miles
- Test number
- 242940262991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,201 miles (+3,124)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,201 miles
- Test number
- 378091837091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,077 miles (+4,075)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,077 miles
- Test number
- 326108103468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,002 miles (+5,790)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 110,002 miles
- Test number
- 857740551237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,212 miles (+6,559)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 104,212 miles
- Test number
- 442069956515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,653 miles (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,653 miles
- Test number
- 128724344243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,004 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 91,004 miles
- Test number
- 688882553245
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,481 miles
- Test number
- 438374162202
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 508963171200
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail80,752 miles (+7,049)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,752 miles
- Test number
- 845002461293
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,703 miles (+7,925)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,703 miles
- Test number
- 704322050298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,778 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 65,778 miles
- Test number
- 103884669252
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,101 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,101 miles
- Test number
- 973874268244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,746 miles (+4,834)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 54,746 miles
- Test number
- 553845567297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 49,912 miles
- Test number
- 362593476250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 NWL
- Does LR53 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 NWL expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 NWL?
- The MOT on LR53 NWL expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 NWL done?
- LR53 NWL was recorded at 125,338 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 4,692 miles a year.
- Has LR53 NWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 NWL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR53 NWL 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 NWL find?
- LR53 NWL failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 9 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 14 more.
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