BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LS53 YKBMOT history
LS53 YKB is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 225,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 225,868 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YKB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YKB was last recorded at 225,868 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 18,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Sept 2011: 114,612 miles, lower than 164,623 miles on 11 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,525 miles · 5 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 18,343 miles
- Average per year
- 6,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 225,868 miles
- 2023 – 207,525 miles
- 2022 – 192,995 miles
- 2021 – 187,729 miles
- 2020 – 179,080 miles
- 2019 – 165,363 miles
- 2018 – 157,089 miles
- 2016 – 155,592 miles
- 2015 – 147,284 miles
- 2014 – 141,784 miles
- 2013 – 135,263 miles
- 2012 – 124,582 miles
- 2011 – 114,612 miles
- 2010 – 164,623 miles
- 2009 – 145,223 miles
- 2008 – 129,758 miles
- 2007 – 113,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,868 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,868 miles (+18,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 225,868 miles
- Test number
- 505157700235
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,525 miles (+14,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 207,525 miles
- Test number
- 659927250526
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass192,995 miles (+5,266)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 192,995 miles
- Test number
- 121456199152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,729 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 187,729 miles
- Test number
- 161016786192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail187,713 miles (+8,633)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,713 miles
- Test number
- 537368832915
- MajorNearside 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,080 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 179,080 miles
- Test number
- 577841847467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,078 miles (+13,715)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,078 miles
- Test number
- 916741659512
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass165,363 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 165,363 miles
- Test number
- 535352228067
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,089 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 157,089 miles
- Test number
- 488326888717
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail157,089 miles (+1,497)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,089 miles
- Test number
- 991521976858
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass155,592 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 155,592 miles
- Test number
- 220655278038
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
Fail155,588 miles (+8,304)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,588 miles
- Test number
- 906312679438
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
Pass147,284 miles (+5,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 147,284 miles
- Test number
- 114661325629
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replacement recommended (3.6.B.4d)
Pass141,784 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 141,784 miles
- Test number
- 457761654245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,707 miles (+6,444)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,707 miles
- Test number
- 268487644285
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass135,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 135,263 miles
- Test number
- 396232243493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,263 miles (+10,681)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,263 miles
- Test number
- 675655933212
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass124,582 miles (+9,970)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 124,582 miles
- Test number
- 298159752284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,612 miles (-50,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 114,612 miles
- Test number
- 315442871274
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass164,623 miles (+209)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 164,623 miles
- Test number
- 210165410309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear number plate discoloured/both front tyres cut on outer wall/both rear tyres cut on outer wall/both front tyres worn on inner tread
Fail164,414 miles (+19,191)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,414 miles
- Test number
- 140769800344
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear number plate discoloured/both front tyres cut on outer wall/both rear tyres cut on outer wall/both front tyres worn on inner tread
Pass145,223 miles (+250)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 145,223 miles
- Test number
- 132057959227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate discoloured/noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied
Fail144,973 miles (+15,215)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,973 miles
- Test number
- 631544959204
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear number plate discoloured/noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied
Pass129,758 miles (+16,222)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 129,758 miles
- Test number
- 752110278287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on both edges/noise from rear brakes when handbrake applied
Pass113,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 113,536 miles
- Test number
- 951143687185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,534 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,534 miles
- Test number
- 734833687113
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about LS53 YKB
- Does LS53 YKB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YKB expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YKB?
- The MOT on LS53 YKB expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YKB done?
- LS53 YKB was recorded at 225,868 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 6,699 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YKB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YKB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 YKB find?
- LS53 YKB passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front oil leak, but not excessive.
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