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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS53 EXKMOT history

LS53 EXK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

LS53 EXK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
169,208 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EXK was last recorded at 169,208 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,208 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,208 miles
  • 2021 – 159,514 miles
  • 2020 – 155,363 miles
  • 2018 – 153,892 miles
  • 2017 – 146,852 miles
  • 2016 – 138,570 miles
  • 2015 – 127,893 miles
  • 2014 – 114,705 miles
  • 2013 – 114,699 miles
  • 2012 – 103,661 miles
  • 2011 – 100,413 miles
  • 2010 – 97,294 miles
  • 2009 – 94,038 miles
  • 2008 – 90,939 miles
  • 2007 – 85,743 miles
  • 2006 – 75,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,208 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,208 miles
    Test number
    824920004472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,208 miles (+9,694)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,208 miles
    Test number
    235017085195
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,514 miles (+4,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,514 miles
    Test number
    996447367498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  4. Pass155,363 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,363 miles
    Test number
    347383525037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill and side skirts missing at time of test but no sharp edges present

  5. Pass153,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,892 miles
    Test number
    888271379711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,892 miles (+7,040)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,892 miles
    Test number
    154324789809
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,852 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,852 miles
    Test number
    635178729628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  8. Fail146,842 miles (+8,272)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,842 miles
    Test number
    235847422171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  9. Pass138,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,570 miles
    Test number
    992966523528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail138,570 miles (+10,677)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,570 miles
    Test number
    637576876120
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass127,893 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    717109515176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,889 miles (+13,184)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    338898915136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass114,705 miles (+6)1 dangerous6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    325948514120
    • DangerousNearside front / nearside / offside rear tyres badly cracked/ perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust mount
    • NoteGearbox / rear diff leaking oil
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn on edge
    • NoteOffside front brake slighty binding

  14. Fail114,699 miles (+11,038)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    489281563307
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOil leak at rear diff.

  15. Pass103,661 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    648441612301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,413 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    788251711389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,294 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    854519600389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,038 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    364990619366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,939 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,939 miles
    Test number
    462515108307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass85,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    372332817361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,163 miles (+31,803)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    804832517358
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    122505206393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EXK

Does LS53 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EXK expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EXK?
The MOT on LS53 EXK expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EXK done?
LS53 EXK was recorded at 169,208 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LS53 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EXK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 EXK 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 EXK find?
LS53 EXK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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