BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LS53 WJCMOT history
LS53 WJC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 105,690 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 WJC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 WJC was last recorded at 105,690 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 105,690 miles · 16 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 105,690 miles
- 2022 – 102,609 miles
- 2021 – 101,926 miles
- 2019 – 87,014 miles
- 2018 – 78,871 miles
- 2017 – 69,236 miles
- 2016 – 62,315 miles
- 2015 – 59,735 miles
- 2014 – 56,735 miles
- 2013 – 51,450 miles
- 2012 – 48,029 miles
- 2011 – 43,707 miles
- 2010 – 41,435 miles
- 2009 – 38,728 miles
- 2008 – 35,673 miles
- 2007 – 31,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,690 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside tyres side wall damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,690 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 105,690 miles
- Test number
- 568629762959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside tyres side wall damage
- 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))
Fail105,690 miles (+3,081)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,690 miles
- Test number
- 930048216313
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside tyres side wall damage
- 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))
Pass102,609 miles (+683)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 102,609 miles
- Test number
- 316281971325
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail101,926 miles (+14,912)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,926 miles
- Test number
- 769027681903
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced light very dim poor out put (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inne edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,014 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,014 miles
- Test number
- 597792283633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,002 miles (+8,131)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,002 miles
- Test number
- 656669670481
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass78,871 miles (+9,635)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,871 miles
- Test number
- 780491859113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,236 miles (+6,921)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 69,236 miles
- Test number
- 142199638476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,315 miles (+2,580)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,315 miles
- Test number
- 487122542104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,735 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 59,735 miles
- Test number
- 721391737583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,735 miles
- Test number
- 438531814317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,735 miles (+5,285)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,735 miles
- Test number
- 219871614375
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- 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)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Pass51,450 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 51,450 miles
- Test number
- 745616513341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,029 miles (+4,322)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 48,029 miles
- Test number
- 865428412376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,707 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,707 miles
- Test number
- 418705121476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,435 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 41,435 miles
- Test number
- 232931320306
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn.
Fail41,435 miles (+2,707)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,435 miles
- Test number
- 272231020340
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs and pads worn.
Pass38,728 miles (+3,055)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 38,728 miles
- Test number
- 411426819343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,673 miles (+3,881)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 35,673 miles
- Test number
- 934109618322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 31,792 miles
- Test number
- 602470537376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 WJC
- Does LS53 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 WJC expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 WJC?
- The MOT on LS53 WJC expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 WJC done?
- LS53 WJC was recorded at 105,690 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
- Has LS53 WJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 WJC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS53 WJC 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 WJC find?
- LS53 WJC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside, and 3 more.
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