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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LR53 TGOMOT history

LR53 TGO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LR53 TGO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
127,736 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TGO was last recorded at 127,736 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,706 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,736 miles
  • 2023 – 115,796 miles
  • 2022 – 100,804 miles
  • 2020 – 86,807 miles
  • 2019 – 80,732 miles
  • 2018 – 75,355 miles
  • 2017 – 73,824 miles
  • 2016 – 71,795 miles
  • 2015 – 69,519 miles
  • 2014 – 66,779 miles
  • 2013 – 63,773 miles
  • 2012 – 60,485 miles
  • 2011 – 56,265 miles
  • 2010 – 51,216 miles
  • 2009 – 42,478 miles
  • 2008 – 40,765 miles
  • 2007 – 28,934 miles
  • 2006 – 27,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,736 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    963772784133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,706 miles (+11,910)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,706 miles
    Test number
    464876757778
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,796 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    874361801756
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,796 miles (+14,992)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    532724508840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded piston (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber corroded

  5. Pass100,804 miles (+13,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    554794220202
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass86,807 miles (+6,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    151959105475
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil diff and engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    364106503888
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever ratchet poor.

  8. Fail80,732 miles (+4,101)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    715816812133
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever ratchet poor.

  9. Pass76,631 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    484338479006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,355 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,355 miles
    Test number
    524149718340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,349 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,349 miles
    Test number
    909579714832
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass73,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    153875902815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing outer wall.

  13. Fail73,824 miles (+2,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    704021097367
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing outer wall.

  14. Pass71,795 miles (+2,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    464218770096
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass69,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    535360983109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail69,518 miles (+2,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    146595452166
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    478016124249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail66,779 miles (+3,006)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    565665924268
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,773 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    806451023212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass60,485 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    389108922246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,265 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    246095111270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,259 miles (+5,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    357333811420
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass51,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    760011130214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail51,216 miles (+8,738)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    242176120212
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

  25. Pass42,478 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    413879019235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,765 miles (+11,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    121499398473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,934 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    640797937161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,347 miles
    Test number
    791357026358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TGO

Does LR53 TGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TGO expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TGO?
The MOT on LR53 TGO expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TGO done?
LR53 TGO was recorded at 127,736 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has LR53 TGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TGO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 TGO 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 TGO find?
LR53 TGO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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