BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LR53 THNMOT history
LR53 THN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 100,969 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 THN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 THN was last recorded at 100,969 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,956 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 4,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,969 miles
- 2025 – 96,432 miles
- 2024 – 94,447 miles
- 2023 – 93,621 miles
- 2021 – 92,630 miles
- 2020 – 92,089 miles
- 2019 – 86,810 miles
- 2018 – 82,055 miles
- 2017 – 77,667 miles
- 2016 – 75,005 miles
- 2015 – 71,125 miles
- 2013 – 66,906 miles
- 2012 – 58,223 miles
- 2011 – 51,818 miles
- 2010 – 45,195 miles
- 2009 – 40,190 miles
- 2008 – 33,652 miles
- 2007 – 27,135 miles
- 2006 – 21,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,969 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,969 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 100,969 miles
- Test number
- 789051392918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,956 miles (+4,524)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,956 miles
- Test number
- 792170891936
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,432 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 96,432 miles
- Test number
- 968500277149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,429 miles (+1,982)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,429 miles
- Test number
- 262792612993
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,447 miles (+826)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 94,447 miles
- Test number
- 252608886218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,621 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 93,621 miles
- Test number
- 702976233373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,618 miles (+988)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,618 miles
- Test number
- 152474945182
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
Pass92,630 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,630 miles
- Test number
- 521090429190
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail92,630 miles (+541)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,630 miles
- Test number
- 338192362494
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,089 miles (+5,279)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,089 miles
- Test number
- 512838681855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,810 miles (+4,755)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,810 miles
- Test number
- 622409883994
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,055 miles (+4,388)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,055 miles
- Test number
- 714182620140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,667 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,667 miles
- Test number
- 599501513497
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,005 miles (+3,880)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,005 miles
- Test number
- 132599857182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,125 miles (+4,219)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,125 miles
- Test number
- 725343815039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,906 miles (+8,683)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 66,906 miles
- Test number
- 448808253321
- AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil fouling
Pass58,223 miles (+6,405)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,223 miles
- Test number
- 368925232352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,818 miles (+6,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 51,818 miles
- Test number
- 417305731375
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,195 miles (+5,005)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 45,195 miles
- Test number
- 202759620311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,190 miles (+6,538)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,190 miles
- Test number
- 320529489448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,652 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 33,652 miles
- Test number
- 933900598286
- NotePad light on......
Fail33,652 miles (+6,517)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,652 miles
- Test number
- 211744188206
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NotePad light on......
Pass27,135 miles (+6,113)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,135 miles
- Test number
- 484718647272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 21,022 miles
- Test number
- 172746186237
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR53 THN
- Does LR53 THN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 THN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 THN?
- The MOT on LR53 THN is valid until 9 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 THN done?
- LR53 THN was recorded at 100,969 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
- Has LR53 THN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 THN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR53 THN 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 THN find?
- LR53 THN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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