BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
LR53 VNVMOT history
LR53 VNV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 145,227 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VNV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VNV was last recorded at 145,227 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 8,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,001 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,226 miles
- Average per year
- 6,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,227 miles
- 2024 – 137,001 miles
- 2023 – 130,556 miles
- 2022 – 123,945 miles
- 2020 – 117,427 miles
- 2019 – 109,998 miles
- 2018 – 104,680 miles
- 2017 – 100,009 miles
- 2016 – 93,696 miles
- 2015 – 87,536 miles
- 2014 – 80,206 miles
- 2013 – 71,726 miles
- 2012 – 54,962 miles
- 2011 – 41,172 miles
- 2010 – 39,947 miles
- 2009 – 38,752 miles
- 2008 – 36,870 miles
- 2007 – 29,294 miles
- 2006 – 21,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,227 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,227 miles (+8,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 145,227 miles
- Test number
- 730641111532
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,001 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 137,001 miles
- Test number
- 244713673636
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass130,556 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 130,556 miles
- Test number
- 274888482940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail130,551 miles (+6,606)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,551 miles
- Test number
- 703216274312
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,945 miles (+6,518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,945 miles
- Test number
- 928670280329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,427 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,427 miles
- Test number
- 190247695869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,998 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,998 miles
- Test number
- 248673599377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,998 miles (+99)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,998 miles
- Test number
- 510353241862
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,899 miles (+5,219)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,899 miles
- Test number
- 640583018690
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,680 miles (+4,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 104,680 miles
- Test number
- 836975000512
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,009 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 547230349618
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Fail100,009 miles (+6,313)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 458334566765
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Pass93,696 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 93,696 miles
- Test number
- 625973341561
- AdvisoryFront both tyres show outer side wall damage; both road wheels show outer bead damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s [metal] (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under traysfitted; obscuring certain testable components
- AdvisoryN/s/f valve stem seriously perished
Fail93,695 miles (+6,159)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,695 miles
- Test number
- 593363305612
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres show outer side wall damage; both road wheels show outer bead damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s [metal] (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under traysfitted; obscuring certain testable components
- AdvisoryN/s/f valve stem seriously perished
Pass87,536 miles (+7,330)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 87,536 miles
- Test number
- 379636871644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,206 miles (+8,480)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,206 miles
- Test number
- 616399464273
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,726 miles (+16,764)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 71,726 miles
- Test number
- 397561343296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,962 miles (+13,790)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 54,962 miles
- Test number
- 948111492124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,172 miles (+1,225)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 41,172 miles
- Test number
- 305012091122
- NoteN/S/F tyre outter wall damaged but not showing cords
- NoteAdvise rear wiper blade
Pass39,947 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,947 miles
- Test number
- 781300070255
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,752 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,752 miles
- Test number
- 593869559256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,744 miles (+1,874)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,744 miles
- Test number
- 790708259221
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,870 miles (+7,576)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,870 miles
- Test number
- 914887468292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,294 miles (+7,529)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,294 miles
- Test number
- 981293367257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,765 miles
- Test number
- 344520576411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 VNV
- Does LR53 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 VNV expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VNV?
- The MOT on LR53 VNV expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 VNV done?
- LR53 VNV was recorded at 145,227 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VNV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VNV 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 VNV find?
- LR53 VNV passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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