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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LR53 VNKMOT history

LR53 VNK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

LR53 VNK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
165,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VNK was last recorded at 165,455 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 6,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,418 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,037 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,455 miles
  • 2022 – 159,418 miles
  • 2021 – 152,124 miles
  • 2020 – 149,636 miles
  • 2019 – 146,178 miles
  • 2018 – 143,255 miles
  • 2017 – 139,949 miles
  • 2016 – 136,722 miles
  • 2015 – 132,763 miles
  • 2014 – 127,289 miles
  • 2013 – 118,979 miles
  • 2012 – 111,566 miles
  • 2011 – 104,795 miles
  • 2010 – 94,383 miles
  • 2009 – 74,796 miles
  • 2007 – 61,620 miles
  • 2006 – 50,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,455 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,455 miles (+6,037)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,455 miles
    Test number
    521881634688
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

  2. Pass159,418 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,418 miles
    Test number
    410590934032
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail159,407 miles (+7,283)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,407 miles
    Test number
    515328147228
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass152,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    534361285267
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  5. Fail152,124 miles (+2,488)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    505835800592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  6. Pass149,636 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    782072698313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail149,611 miles (+3,433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,611 miles
    Test number
    252501381311
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass146,178 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    859240454311
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail146,178 miles (+2,923)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    711937557809
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass143,255 miles (+3,306)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,255 miles
    Test number
    447738734889
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass139,949 miles (+3,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    952371389962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass136,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,722 miles
    Test number
    680261145829
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail136,722 miles (+3,959)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,722 miles
    Test number
    189602891358
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass132,763 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    755772365047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail132,763 miles (+5,474)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    249805055064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass127,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    458348454070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail127,289 miles (+8,310)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    675696254019
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass118,979 miles (+7,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    125253943024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass111,566 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,566 miles
    Test number
    157682632026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    687922041078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail104,795 miles (+10,412)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    105241841066
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass94,383 miles (+19,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    872266210046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,796 miles (+13,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    961426419015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,620 miles (+10,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    680881257317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass50,823 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    153556017043
    • NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.

  26. Pass50,800 miles (+959)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    901142566392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre outer sidewall,but not showing ply or cords.
    • NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.

  27. Pass49,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    772223306329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VNK

Does LR53 VNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VNK expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VNK?
The MOT on LR53 VNK expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VNK done?
LR53 VNK was recorded at 165,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has LR53 VNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VNK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 VNK 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 VNK find?
LR53 VNK passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 6 more.

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