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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS53 LHRMOT history

LS53 LHR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

LS53 LHR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2024
Mileage
138,473 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 LHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 LHR was last recorded at 138,473 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 3,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,702 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,771 miles
Average per year
7,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,473 miles
  • 2022 – 134,702 miles
  • 2021 – 129,792 miles
  • 2020 – 125,676 miles
  • 2019 – 120,243 miles
  • 2018 – 115,088 miles
  • 2017 – 106,831 miles
  • 2016 – 102,199 miles
  • 2015 – 97,935 miles
  • 2014 – 94,109 miles
  • 2013 – 89,880 miles
  • 2012 – 77,069 miles
  • 2011 – 61,319 miles
  • 2010 – 48,544 miles
  • 2009 – 35,689 miles
  • 2008 – 28,356 miles
  • 2007 – 20,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,473 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Amber handbrake warning light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,473 miles (+3,771)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    743987642354
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,702 miles (+6)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,702 miles
    Test number
    351431705278
    • AdvisoryAmber handbrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail134,696 miles (+4,904)4 major1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,696 miles
    Test number
    484651495341
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAmber handbrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass129,792 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    483453865800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,676 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    842645267426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,674 miles (+5,431)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    834170571626
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass120,243 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,243 miles
    Test number
    792138093705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,898 miles (+4,810)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    875745137306
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    188090476458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail115,088 miles (+8,257)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    274787900938
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass106,831 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,831 miles
    Test number
    552967689313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on tread pattern

  12. Fail106,794 miles (+4,595)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    587903192989
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on tread pattern

  13. Pass102,199 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,199 miles
    Test number
    495553614585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail102,186 miles (+4,251)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    724136428528
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,935 miles (+3,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    727387095048
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,109 miles (+4,229)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,109 miles
    Test number
    846271804123
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers are poor smearing

  17. Pass89,880 miles (+12,811)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    379436903178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake service required soon
    • NoteOsr drive shaft diff seal leaking

  18. Pass77,069 miles (+15,750)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    297501512130
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs poor condition

  19. Pass61,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    646004501136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,319 miles (+12,775)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,319 miles
    Test number
    526444401110
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  21. Pass48,544 miles (+12,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    802479590040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,689 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    400239419136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail35,689 miles (+7,333)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    513279319150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,356 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,356 miles
    Test number
    171143648498
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass20,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    274918557026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 LHR

Does LS53 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 LHR expired on 10 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 LHR?
The MOT on LS53 LHR expired on 10 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 LHR done?
LS53 LHR was recorded at 138,473 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 7,229 miles a year.
Has LS53 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 LHR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 LHR 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 LHR find?
LS53 LHR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear diff; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s, and 5 more.

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