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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 FUOMOT history

LS53 FUO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LS53 FUO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,722 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FUO was last recorded at 146,722 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,584 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,722 miles
  • 2025 – 130,154 miles
  • 2024 – 117,240 miles
  • 2023 – 106,143 miles
  • 2022 – 101,864 miles
  • 2021 – 96,542 miles
  • 2020 – 93,121 miles
  • 2019 – 89,633 miles
  • 2018 – 84,555 miles
  • 2017 – 79,475 miles
  • 2016 – 74,187 miles
  • 2015 – 69,923 miles
  • 2014 – 65,163 miles
  • 2013 – 61,470 miles
  • 2012 – 58,165 miles
  • 2011 – 53,252 miles
  • 2010 – 48,359 miles
  • 2009 – 44,069 miles
  • 2008 – 37,778 miles
  • 2007 – 31,341 miles
  • 2006 – 23,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,722 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    343510415240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail146,584 miles (+16,430)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,584 miles
    Test number
    656934292226
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass130,154 miles (+12,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,154 miles
    Test number
    956051944692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,240 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    882978264787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,709 miles (+10,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,709 miles
    Test number
    301444083434
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,143 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    224723917559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,864 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,864 miles
    Test number
    417972136084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,542 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    677561248109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,121 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,121 miles
    Test number
    660908570771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,633 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,633 miles
    Test number
    618758724862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,555 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    593248860492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,475 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    171974308806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,187 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    392580774395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,923 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    172859603520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,163 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    488071004352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,470 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    448543503462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,165 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    239183292229
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,252 miles (+4,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    668254601350
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre cut in sidewall

  19. Pass48,359 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,359 miles
    Test number
    983230300363
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,069 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,069 miles
    Test number
    982907509375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,016 miles (+6,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    673482699228
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass37,778 miles (+6,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    453542508480
    • NoteUnable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

  23. Pass31,341 miles (+7,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    924683797241
    • NoteNearside front jacking rubber missing

  24. Pass23,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    771347986237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FUO

Does LS53 FUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FUO is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FUO?
The MOT on LS53 FUO is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FUO done?
LS53 FUO was recorded at 146,722 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has LS53 FUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FUO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 FUO 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 FUO find?
LS53 FUO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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