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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LS53 WGAMOT history

LS53 WGA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

LS53 WGA grey 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 28 Oct 2024
Mileage
189,091 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 WGA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 WGA was last recorded at 189,091 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,089 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,091 miles
  • 2022 – 186,647 miles
  • 2021 – 184,681 miles
  • 2020 – 182,857 miles
  • 2019 – 181,300 miles
  • 2018 – 178,621 miles
  • 2017 – 174,881 miles
  • 2016 – 171,387 miles
  • 2015 – 163,220 miles
  • 2014 – 155,499 miles
  • 2013 – 146,409 miles
  • 2012 – 136,539 miles
  • 2011 – 126,912 miles
  • 2010 – 116,359 miles
  • 2009 – 105,800 miles
  • 2008 – 97,558 miles
  • 2007 – 89,474 miles
  • 2006 – 79,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,091 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,091 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,091 miles
    Test number
    484180896042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail189,089 miles (+2,442)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,089 miles
    Test number
    901929678104
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass186,647 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,647 miles
    Test number
    268336585897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass184,681 miles (+1,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,681 miles
    Test number
    594735143830
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass182,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,857 miles
    Test number
    106640282593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail182,857 miles (+1,557)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,857 miles
    Test number
    105178477590
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass181,300 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,300 miles
    Test number
    468093927156
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass178,621 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,621 miles
    Test number
    725552979737
    • AdvisoryDust cover to nearside rear shock absorber detatched

  9. Pass174,881 miles (+3,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    174,881 miles
    Test number
    276445797472
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass171,387 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    171,387 miles
    Test number
    149138481452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail171,376 miles (+8,156)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,376 miles
    Test number
    651067079939
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass163,220 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    163,220 miles
    Test number
    772513855786
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm has its sensor's lever disconnected from linkage ball joint.

  13. Pass155,499 miles (+9,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    155,499 miles
    Test number
    416614714484
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass146,409 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    146,409 miles
    Test number
    536046833336
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail146,391 miles (+9,852)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,391 miles
    Test number
    437364533402
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass136,539 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    478190702426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,912 miles (+10,553)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    727697591205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,359 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,359 miles
    Test number
    541243590203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

  19. Pass116,359 miles (+10,559)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,359 miles
    Test number
    590783190222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords showing]

  20. Pass105,800 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,800 miles
    Test number
    703607589258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,558 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    291374188214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    623639907344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,474 miles (+10,065)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    430737807429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass79,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    424515016301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 WGA

Does LS53 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 WGA expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 WGA?
The MOT on LS53 WGA expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 WGA done?
LS53 WGA was recorded at 189,091 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has LS53 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 WGA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 WGA 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 WGA find?
LS53 WGA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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