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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 HBCMOT history

LS53 HBC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 239,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

LS53 HBC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
239,036 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HBC
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
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HBC was last recorded at 239,036 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 15,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,213 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15,823 miles
Average per year
11,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 239,036 miles
  • 2022 – 223,213 miles
  • 2021 – 208,601 miles
  • 2020 – 201,102 miles
  • 2019 – 192,813 miles
  • 2018 – 180,945 miles
  • 2017 – 169,934 miles
  • 2016 – 158,534 miles
  • 2015 – 147,334 miles
  • 2014 – 140,179 miles
  • 2013 – 134,095 miles
  • 2012 – 125,538 miles
  • 2011 – 114,558 miles
  • 2010 – 102,702 miles
  • 2009 – 86,581 miles
  • 2008 – 72,735 miles
  • 2007 – 59,234 miles
  • 2006 – 46,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,036 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,036 miles (+15,823)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    239,036 miles
    Test number
    853544756070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass223,213 miles (+14,612)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    223,213 miles
    Test number
    717263375047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass208,601 miles (+7,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,601 miles
    Test number
    517274917425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass201,102 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,102 miles
    Test number
    982447398161
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail201,102 miles (+8,289)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,102 miles
    Test number
    925677728810
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass192,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,813 miles
    Test number
    179613036075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail192,813 miles (+11,868)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,813 miles
    Test number
    954167439745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,945 miles (+11,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,945 miles
    Test number
    591674222925
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass169,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,934 miles
    Test number
    353603085557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail169,934 miles (+11,400)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,934 miles
    Test number
    269027230690
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass158,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,534 miles
    Test number
    437475959290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,534 miles (+11,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,534 miles
    Test number
    831932319858
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass147,334 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    147,334 miles
    Test number
    686896357888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass140,179 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,179 miles
    Test number
    848814174247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,095 miles
    Test number
    388395093284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,095 miles (+8,557)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,095 miles
    Test number
    686821293216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass125,538 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    636277392261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail125,210 miles (+10,652)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    298212692261
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,558 miles (+11,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,558 miles
    Test number
    797333881201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass102,702 miles (+16,121)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    461988280217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAcvise rear reg plate

  21. Pass86,581 miles (+13,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    953406389274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass72,735 miles (+13,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,735 miles
    Test number
    434980788216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail59,234 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    433442097297
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

  24. Pass59,234 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    512522097243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    302493486449
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 HBC

Does LS53 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HBC expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HBC?
The MOT on LS53 HBC expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HBC done?
LS53 HBC was recorded at 239,036 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 11,295 miles a year.
Has LS53 HBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HBC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 HBC 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 HBC find?
LS53 HBC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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