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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 YMKMOT history

LS53 YMK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LS53 YMK black 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 21 May 2026
Mileage
143,696 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YMK was last recorded at 143,696 miles on 22 May 2025, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,993 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
6,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,696 miles
  • 2024 – 142,993 miles
  • 2022 – 141,753 miles
  • 2021 – 141,476 miles
  • 2020 – 139,551 miles
  • 2019 – 132,638 miles
  • 2018 – 126,592 miles
  • 2017 – 120,084 miles
  • 2016 – 108,927 miles
  • 2015 – 103,659 miles
  • 2014 – 93,673 miles
  • 2013 – 83,381 miles
  • 2012 – 73,491 miles
  • 2011 – 64,457 miles
  • 2010 – 57,566 miles
  • 2009 – 47,060 miles
  • 2008 – 36,735 miles
  • 2006 – 23,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,696 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    363770463814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,993 miles (+1,240)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,993 miles
    Test number
    558784432309
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,753 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,753 miles
    Test number
    827251042230
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,476 miles (+1,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    554191463701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,551 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    445568829687
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,638 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    585715055597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail132,636 miles (+6,044)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,636 miles
    Test number
    474472179995
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass126,592 miles (+6,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    439937901676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass120,084 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    737441700737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    965450315675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail108,927 miles (+5,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    954592546252
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  12. Pass103,659 miles (+9,986)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    117284715158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass93,673 miles (+10,292)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,673 miles
    Test number
    726215214143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,381 miles (+9,890)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    137833423192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass73,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    196621022104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail73,491 miles (+9,034)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    698748912198
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass64,457 miles (+6,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    255006821100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,566 miles (+10,506)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    854347820188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,060 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    753905829129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,735 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    152387328195
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,735 miles (+13,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    903287328187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,583 miles
    Test number
    474742426433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YMK

Does LS53 YMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YMK expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YMK?
The MOT on LS53 YMK expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YMK done?
LS53 YMK was recorded at 143,696 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 6,490 miles a year.
Has LS53 YMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YMK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 YMK 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 YMK find?
LS53 YMK passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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