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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 FTTMOT history

LS53 FTT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 389,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS53 FTT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
389,784 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FTT was last recorded at 389,784 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 10,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
379,241 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,543 miles
Average per year
15,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 389,784 miles
  • 2024 – 379,241 miles
  • 2023 – 365,281 miles
  • 2022 – 349,239 miles
  • 2021 – 332,636 miles
  • 2020 – 317,402 miles
  • 2019 – 298,957 miles
  • 2018 – 282,607 miles
  • 2017 – 267,128 miles
  • 2016 – 253,650 miles
  • 2015 – 237,500 miles
  • 2013 – 220,179 miles
  • 2012 – 206,479 miles
  • 2011 – 193,190 miles
  • 2010 – 178,917 miles
  • 2009 – 157,010 miles
  • 2008 – 134,694 miles
  • 2007 – 110,606 miles
  • 2006 – 90,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass389,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass389,784 miles (+10,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    389,784 miles
    Test number
    462314629052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass379,241 miles (+13,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    379,241 miles
    Test number
    893386401123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass365,281 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    365,281 miles
    Test number
    570412610639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail365,277 miles (+16,038)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,277 miles
    Test number
    688268048901
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass349,239 miles (+16,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    349,239 miles
    Test number
    649195263991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass332,636 miles (+15,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    332,636 miles
    Test number
    931433739185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass317,402 miles (+18,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    317,402 miles
    Test number
    286457318819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass298,957 miles (+16,350)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    298,957 miles
    Test number
    642214934735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass282,607 miles (+15,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    282,607 miles
    Test number
    339492328733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass267,128 miles (+13,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    267,128 miles
    Test number
    356319917426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass253,650 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    253,650 miles
    Test number
    289156056262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail253,242 miles (+15,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,242 miles
    Test number
    543402569006
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass237,500 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    237,500 miles
    Test number
    629723115084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail237,466 miles (+17,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,466 miles
    Test number
    815656705043
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass220,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    220,179 miles
    Test number
    257527443337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail220,179 miles (+13,700)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,179 miles
    Test number
    568627443339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass206,479 miles (+13,289)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    206,479 miles
    Test number
    527259432322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

  18. Pass193,190 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    193,190 miles
    Test number
    247274431301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail193,105 miles (+14,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,105 miles
    Test number
    119537921369
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass178,917 miles (+21,907)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    178,917 miles
    Test number
    493546620326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass157,010 miles (+22,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    157,010 miles
    Test number
    434259949333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,694 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    804613148335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail134,461 miles (+23,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,461 miles
    Test number
    542310548354
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass110,606 miles (+20,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    562524747325
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is getting low on the outside edge
    • NoteRear inner brake pads are getting low

  25. Pass90,462 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    752632156337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    163933306330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 FTT

Does LS53 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FTT is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FTT?
The MOT on LS53 FTT is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FTT done?
LS53 FTT was recorded at 389,784 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 15,767 miles a year.
Has LS53 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FTT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 FTT 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 FTT find?
LS53 FTT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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