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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 TFKMOT history

LR53 TFK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LR53 TFK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
33,648 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TFK
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
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TFK was last recorded at 33,648 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,055 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,593 miles
Average per year
1,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,648 miles
  • 2024 – 32,055 miles
  • 2023 – 30,492 miles
  • 2022 – 29,206 miles
  • 2021 – 27,857 miles
  • 2020 – 26,679 miles
  • 2019 – 24,848 miles
  • 2018 – 23,608 miles
  • 2017 – 22,597 miles
  • 2016 – 21,280 miles
  • 2015 – 19,716 miles
  • 2014 – 18,242 miles
  • 2013 – 16,519 miles
  • 2012 – 14,547 miles
  • 2011 – 12,134 miles
  • 2010 – 9,697 miles
  • 2009 – 8,634 miles
  • 2008 – 5,979 miles
  • 2007 – 5,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,648 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    177884635698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,055 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    527957420166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,492 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    601812292988
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
  4. Pass29,206 miles (+1,349)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    265506612449
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass27,857 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,857 miles
    Test number
    740707970102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass26,679 miles (+1,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,679 miles
    Test number
    867277506590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass24,848 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,848 miles
    Test number
    470819554597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass23,608 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,608 miles
    Test number
    796780527887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,597 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,597 miles
    Test number
    356217325073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,280 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    254726930518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,716 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,716 miles
    Test number
    755037675058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,242 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    847740884039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,519 miles (+1,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    608916783011
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass14,547 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,547 miles
    Test number
    398489372072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,134 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    507935871010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,697 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,697 miles
    Test number
    501153660030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,634 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,634 miles
    Test number
    752994059075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass5,979 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,979 miles
    Test number
    960045528007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,395 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,395 miles
    Test number
    494715217039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail5,386 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,386 miles
    Test number
    454372217089
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LR53 TFK

Does LR53 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 TFK is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TFK?
The MOT on LR53 TFK is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 TFK done?
LR53 TFK was recorded at 33,648 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
Has LR53 TFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TFK has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2007.
Has the mileage on LR53 TFK 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 TFK find?
LR53 TFK passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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