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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LS53 YYEMOT history

LS53 YYE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

LS53 YYE 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 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
194,480 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YYE was last recorded at 194,480 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 12,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,043 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
12,437 miles
Average per year
8,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,480 miles
  • 2022 – 182,043 miles
  • 2021 – 174,427 miles
  • 2020 – 171,591 miles
  • 2019 – 165,439 miles
  • 2018 – 158,869 miles
  • 2016 – 149,181 miles
  • 2015 – 140,883 miles
  • 2014 – 130,271 miles
  • 2013 – 120,711 miles
  • 2012 – 110,784 miles
  • 2011 – 101,390 miles
  • 2010 – 91,368 miles
  • 2009 – 79,023 miles
  • 2008 – 66,970 miles
  • 2007 – 57,208 miles
  • 2006 – 51,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,480 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,480 miles (+12,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,480 miles
    Test number
    132287341865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,043 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,043 miles
    Test number
    613914660264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,427 miles (+2,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,427 miles
    Test number
    561359182433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass171,591 miles (+6,152)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,591 miles
    Test number
    266969902997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,439 miles (+6,570)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,439 miles
    Test number
    956673555465
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass158,869 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,869 miles
    Test number
    241512244849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,181 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,181 miles
    Test number
    728362718053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,123 miles (+8,240)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    480281092279
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Pass140,883 miles (+10,612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,883 miles
    Test number
    758354155045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,271 miles (+9,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    735543944303
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass120,711 miles (+9,927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    458320953436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,784 miles (+9,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    787489432385
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,390 miles (+10,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    617604551339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass91,368 miles (+12,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    603115050322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,023 miles (+12,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,023 miles
    Test number
    403270959427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,970 miles (+9,762)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,970 miles
    Test number
    451285948482
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in tread. chords not exposed
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall. chords not exposed
  17. Pass57,208 miles (+6,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    454325957457
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass51,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,037 miles
    Test number
    494484826388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YYE

Does LS53 YYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YYE expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YYE?
The MOT on LS53 YYE expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YYE done?
LS53 YYE was recorded at 194,480 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 8,780 miles a year.
Has LS53 YYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YYE has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LS53 YYE 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 YYE find?
LS53 YYE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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