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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LR53 VOAMOT history

LR53 VOA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

LR53 VOA silver 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 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,303 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VOA was last recorded at 143,303 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,363 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
940 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,303 miles
  • 2023 – 142,363 miles
  • 2022 – 141,699 miles
  • 2021 – 141,315 miles
  • 2019 – 141,190 miles
  • 2018 – 136,206 miles
  • 2017 – 128,015 miles
  • 2015 – 105,932 miles
  • 2014 – 94,852 miles
  • 2013 – 77,040 miles
  • 2011 – 68,172 miles
  • 2010 – 62,529 miles
  • 2009 – 53,960 miles
  • 2008 – 50,500 miles
  • 2007 – 44,592 miles
  • 2006 – 36,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,303 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear near side metal brake pipe
  • AdvisoryFront bumber insecure

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,303 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,303 miles
    Test number
    709097523152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear near side metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront bumber insecure

  2. Pass142,363 miles (+664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,363 miles
    Test number
    750259569749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,699 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,699 miles
    Test number
    167142191798
    • 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))

  4. Fail141,681 miles (+366)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    822674369278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass141,315 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    736352041193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail141,311 miles (+121)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,311 miles
    Test number
    804510946595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    282975475997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,190 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    878033801134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail141,185 miles (+4,979)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,185 miles
    Test number
    810393548601
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass136,206 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,206 miles
    Test number
    550264796332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper inscure

  11. Fail136,197 miles (+8,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,197 miles
    Test number
    706072197294
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper inscure

  12. Pass128,015 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    606121185662
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOff side mirror glass cracked

  13. Fail127,853 miles (+21,921)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    661805808932
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOff side mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass105,932 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    414200560802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail105,879 miles (+11,027)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,879 miles
    Test number
    186582517065
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass94,852 miles (+17,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    998358494137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    289571913045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,040 miles (+8,868)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    398921913005
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,172 miles (+5,643)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    977268511343
    • DangerousNEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS SPLIT MOST OF WAY ROUND INNER WALL ALMOST TO CORDS. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT AS IT COULD BLOW OUT
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED, ADVISE INSPECTION

  20. Pass62,529 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    940150220353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,960 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    952527609371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,942 miles (+3,442)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,942 miles
    Test number
    523493509378
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass50,500 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    133368998240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,592 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,592 miles
    Test number
    130279887285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,772 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    580286786206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,770 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    673614086270
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR53 VOA

Does LR53 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VOA expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VOA?
The MOT on LR53 VOA expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VOA done?
LR53 VOA was recorded at 143,303 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has LR53 VOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VOA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 VOA 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 VOA find?
LR53 VOA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; corrosion on rear near side metal brake pipe, and 1 more.

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