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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 ZFEMOT history

LS53 ZFE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

LS53 ZFE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
78,610 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZFE was last recorded at 78,610 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,947 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 78,610 miles
  • 2020 – 77,947 miles
  • 2019 – 76,326 miles
  • 2018 – 70,043 miles
  • 2017 – 65,354 miles
  • 2016 – 61,017 miles
  • 2015 – 57,145 miles
  • 2014 – 53,057 miles
  • 2013 – 48,235 miles
  • 2012 – 42,793 miles
  • 2011 – 37,426 miles
  • 2010 – 33,188 miles
  • 2009 – 30,804 miles
  • 2008 – 28,387 miles
  • 2007 – 26,119 miles
  • 2006 – 24,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,610 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,610 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    408499888507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,947 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    490419587759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,944 miles (+1,618)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,944 miles
    Test number
    792407653081
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  4. Pass76,326 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,326 miles
    Test number
    532590931102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,043 miles
    Test number
    241433215100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,042 miles (+4,688)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    565553922640
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,354 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    642779043457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,017 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    967518880011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on edges
  9. Pass57,145 miles (+4,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,145 miles
    Test number
    505597998661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  10. Pass53,057 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    505591804375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,235 miles (+5,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,235 miles
    Test number
    607680033382
    • 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)
  12. Pass42,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    669265132376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,793 miles (+5,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    669594032381
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass37,426 miles (+4,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    866979931381
    • NoteDrivers side front tyre perished
  15. Pass33,188 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    934566530326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,804 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    684461749382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,387 miles (+2,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,387 miles
    Test number
    630434148342
    • NoteO/S/F tyre perishing
  18. Pass26,119 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    551085747325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    862202316358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ZFE

Does LS53 ZFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZFE expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZFE?
The MOT on LS53 ZFE expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZFE done?
LS53 ZFE was recorded at 78,610 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZFE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZFE 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 ZFE find?
LS53 ZFE passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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