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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LR53 TFNMOT history

LR53 TFN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

LR53 TFN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
110,724 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TFN was last recorded at 110,724 miles on 23 May 2025, 15,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,206 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
15,518 miles
Average per year
5,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,724 miles
  • 2024 – 95,206 miles
  • 2022 – 90,123 miles
  • 2021 – 85,582 miles
  • 2020 – 76,577 miles
  • 2019 – 71,574 miles
  • 2018 – 66,704 miles
  • 2017 – 58,651 miles
  • 2016 – 44,244 miles
  • 2006 – 5,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,724 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-5mm inner edge worn smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,724 miles (+15,518)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,724 miles
    Test number
    658290855899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,206 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    347099442468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,123 miles (+4,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    106019740754
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,582 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    373069389903
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-5mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail85,380 miles (+8,803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    220340578768
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-5mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,577 miles (+5,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    328789099968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil on engine and around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads thin warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    715356212015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,574 miles (+4,870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    122473806692
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass66,704 miles (+8,053)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    917624689774
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing ring - perishing.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,651 miles (+14,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,651 miles
    Test number
    463919416115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGrills in bonnet insecure

  11. Pass44,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    739979653389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail44,244 miles (+38,377)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    490248634095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass5,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,867 miles
    Test number
    354730676285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TFN

Does LR53 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TFN expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TFN?
The MOT on LR53 TFN expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TFN done?
LR53 TFN was recorded at 110,724 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
Has LR53 TFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TFN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 TFN 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 TFN find?
LR53 TFN passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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