BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LS53 EWMMOT history
LS53 EWM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 123,680 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 EWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 EWM was last recorded at 123,680 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 1,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 122,608 miles · 4 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,072 miles
- Average per year
- 5,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 123,680 miles
- 2021 – 122,608 miles
- 2020 – 121,318 miles
- 2019 – 120,047 miles
- 2018 – 118,157 miles
- 2017 – 116,538 miles
- 2016 – 114,837 miles
- 2015 – 111,349 miles
- 2014 – 101,856 miles
- 2013 – 91,519 miles
- 2012 – 78,902 miles
- 2011 – 73,145 miles
- 2009 – 64,128 miles
- 2008 – 54,389 miles
- 2007 – 43,070 miles
- 2006 – 35,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,680 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,680 miles (+1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,680 miles
- Test number
- 747914858629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,608 miles (+1,290)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,608 miles
- Test number
- 784489094676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,318 miles (+1,271)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,318 miles
- Test number
- 492833898437
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,047 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,047 miles
- Test number
- 685337322852
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,157 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,157 miles
- Test number
- 792439265681
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail118,157 miles (+1,619)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,157 miles
- Test number
- 821756301478
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass116,538 miles (+1,701)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,538 miles
- Test number
- 791445414616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,837 miles (+3,488)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,837 miles
- Test number
- 733310599615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,349 miles (+9,493)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,349 miles
- Test number
- 985210816383
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryCuts in o/s/f & o/s/r tyre walls
Pass101,856 miles (+10,337)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 101,856 miles
- Test number
- 319554774221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,519 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 91,519 miles
- Test number
- 528286173279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Fail91,507 miles (+12,605)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,507 miles
- Test number
- 465896773265
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass78,902 miles (+5,757)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 78,902 miles
- Test number
- 899379472101
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass73,145 miles2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 278626981199
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
- NotePlastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Fail73,145 miles (+9,017)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 357865581154
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing
- NotePlastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Pass64,128 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,128 miles
- Test number
- 581628139328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail64,128 miles (+9,739)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,128 miles
- Test number
- 492857139343
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,389 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 54,389 miles
- Test number
- 490007738419
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront wiper blades a little worn
Fail54,388 miles (+11,318)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,388 miles
- Test number
- 280376428341
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront wiper blades a little worn
Pass43,070 miles (+7,576)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 43,070 miles
- Test number
- 514915327353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,494 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 35,494 miles
- Test number
- 933751936341
- NoteNearside front tyre getting low
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight play in both front lower arm bushes
Questions about LS53 EWM
- Does LS53 EWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 EWM expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 EWM?
- The MOT on LS53 EWM expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 EWM done?
- LS53 EWM was recorded at 123,680 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
- Has LS53 EWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 EWM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS53 EWM 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 LS53 EWM find?
- LS53 EWM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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