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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 LHOMOT history

LS53 LHO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

LS53 LHO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
187,298 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LHO
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
6 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LHO was last recorded at 187,298 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,762 miles · 21 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,298 miles
  • 2021 – 186,762 miles
  • 2020 – 177,333 miles
  • 2018 – 167,043 miles
  • 2017 – 163,232 miles
  • 2016 – 157,872 miles
  • 2015 – 152,781 miles
  • 2014 – 150,320 miles
  • 2013 – 140,066 miles
  • 2012 – 131,143 miles
  • 2011 – 122,080 miles
  • 2010 – 112,820 miles
  • 2009 – 103,017 miles
  • 2008 – 93,990 miles
  • 2006 – 80,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,298 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,298 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,298 miles
    Test number
    652494261607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,762 miles (+9,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,762 miles
    Test number
    101788159635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass177,333 miles (+10,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,333 miles
    Test number
    443557349349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass167,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    560635601132
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail167,043 miles (+3,811)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    479931998870
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass163,232 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,232 miles
    Test number
    408143587079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,872 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,872 miles
    Test number
    478741000236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,781 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,781 miles
    Test number
    606688325198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,320 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,320 miles
    Test number
    115569744426
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass150,320 miles (+10,254)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,320 miles
    Test number
    347519544040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail140,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,066 miles
    Test number
    167342633027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass140,066 miles (+8,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,066 miles
    Test number
    255122333099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,143 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    888361722173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,080 miles (+9,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,080 miles
    Test number
    256159911430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass112,820 miles (+9,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    862821190074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,017 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    102278929110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,990 miles (+13,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    770546168077
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,004 miles
    Test number
    133114716386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,002 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    971944916336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS53 LHO

Does LS53 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LHO expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LHO?
The MOT on LS53 LHO expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LHO done?
LS53 LHO was recorded at 187,298 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has LS53 LHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LHO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 LHO 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 LHO find?
LS53 LHO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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