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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 FVRMOT history

LS53 FVR is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LS53 FVR white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,533 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FVR was last recorded at 89,533 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,454 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,533 miles
  • 2024 – 87,804 miles
  • 2023 – 85,382 miles
  • 2022 – 84,342 miles
  • 2021 – 79,951 miles
  • 2020 – 78,852 miles
  • 2019 – 77,173 miles
  • 2018 – 75,670 miles
  • 2017 – 70,375 miles
  • 2016 – 66,236 miles
  • 2015 – 61,787 miles
  • 2014 – 57,689 miles
  • 2013 – 52,124 miles
  • 2012 – 46,467 miles
  • 2011 – 42,441 miles
  • 2010 – 37,493 miles
  • 2009 – 32,281 miles
  • 2008 – 28,167 miles
  • 2007 – 21,897 miles
  • 2006 – 15,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,533 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    220084961156
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,533 miles (+79)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,533 miles
    Test number
    161035944207
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,454 miles (+1,650)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,454 miles
    Test number
    484958027216
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,804 miles (+2,422)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    875250140855
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes are covered (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    517771360410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail85,382 miles (+3)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    925162074877
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail85,379 miles (+1,037)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    143290566462
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass84,342 miles (+4,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    927509333405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp is on

  9. Pass79,951 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    848136031772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,852 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    595201523084
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail78,852 miles (+1,679)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    425582112051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,173 miles (+1,503)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    434155858603
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,670 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    337081033448
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail75,670 miles (+5,295)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    371101978586
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass70,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    910271275763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail70,373 miles (+4,137)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    247316543696
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,236 miles (+4,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    103247513778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,787 miles (+4,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    793352116890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass57,689 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,689 miles
    Test number
    438367414365
    • NoteSERIOUS OIL LEAK.
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket split.

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687675014370
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSERIOUS OIL LEAK.
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket split.

  21. Pass52,124 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    189120613373
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail52,124 miles (+5,657)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    668310913315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass46,467 miles (+4,026)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    256795802392
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass42,441 miles (+4,948)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    705041301339
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on the outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low

  25. Pass37,493 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    392933090400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,281 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    674286209305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,167 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,167 miles
    Test number
    460411598215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,897 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,897 miles
    Test number
    672975507349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,043 miles
    Test number
    770142216347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FVR

Does LS53 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FVR expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FVR?
The MOT on LS53 FVR expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FVR done?
LS53 FVR was recorded at 89,533 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has LS53 FVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FVR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 FVR 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 FVR find?
LS53 FVR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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