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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 PYYMOT history

LR53 PYY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LR53 PYY 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,743 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PYY
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
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 PYY was last recorded at 85,743 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,742 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,743 miles
  • 2025 – 85,234 miles
  • 2024 – 84,780 miles
  • 2023 – 83,904 miles
  • 2022 – 82,722 miles
  • 2021 – 81,554 miles
  • 2020 – 80,251 miles
  • 2019 – 78,064 miles
  • 2018 – 75,742 miles
  • 2017 – 72,173 miles
  • 2016 – 67,956 miles
  • 2014 – 67,235 miles
  • 2013 – 64,297 miles
  • 2012 – 58,247 miles
  • 2011 – 53,527 miles
  • 2010 – 47,519 miles
  • 2009 – 40,239 miles
  • 2008 – 29,930 miles
  • 2007 – 18,858 miles
  • 2006 – 11,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,743 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,743 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    764680385069
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail85,742 miles (+508)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    290216654517
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,234 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,234 miles
    Test number
    322798322886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    417053891541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,780 miles (+876)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    936489611627
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,904 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    389370804644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,722 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,722 miles
    Test number
    776470430190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,554 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    757596152036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,553 miles (+1,302)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    821039494716
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass80,251 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    353486584376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,064 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    257587795913
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp a few of the LEDs not working

  12. Fail78,040 miles (+2,298)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    332507855486
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp has LED elements N/W

  13. Pass75,742 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,742 miles
    Test number
    501949531805
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail75,741 miles (+3,568)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,741 miles
    Test number
    553675524039
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,173 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    148081648833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,171 miles (+4,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    491302836619
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass67,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    303141576178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail67,956 miles (+721)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    608056210413
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass67,235 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    706906664286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention low performance

  20. Fail67,235 miles (+2,938)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    198586164213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention low performance
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall damage

  21. Pass64,297 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    609677163258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,247 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    605847752228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,527 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    118822551223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,519 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    530860760209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damage

  25. Pass47,519 miles (+7,280)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,519 miles
    Test number
    910320360277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damage

  26. Pass40,239 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    332527369493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,930 miles (+11,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,930 miles
    Test number
    682014058286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass18,858 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,858 miles
    Test number
    514972467292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,329 miles
    Test number
    381498556225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PYY

Does LR53 PYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 PYY is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PYY?
The MOT on LR53 PYY is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 PYY done?
LR53 PYY was recorded at 85,743 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has LR53 PYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PYY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 PYY 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 PYY find?
LR53 PYY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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