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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LU53 BOSMOT history

LU53 BOS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LU53 BOS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,693 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 BOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 BOS was last recorded at 88,693 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 9,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,656 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,037 miles
Average per year
7,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,693 miles
  • 2025 – 79,656 miles
  • 2024 – 73,959 miles
  • 2023 – 64,226 miles
  • 2022 – 59,651 miles
  • 2021 – 52,165 miles
  • 2020 – 46,489 miles
  • 2019 – 38,204 miles
  • 2018 – 27,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,693 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,693 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    116748804180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,656 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    472489803827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    406888679053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail73,959 miles (+9,733)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    515409225669
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,226 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    325144340659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,651 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    170900871304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail59,579 miles (+7,414)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    405947471711
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,165 miles (+5,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    628872024148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass46,489 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    491328687396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,204 miles (+10,823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    704361005947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,381 miles
    Test number
    335839483477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 BOS

Does LU53 BOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 BOS is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 BOS?
The MOT on LU53 BOS is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 BOS done?
LU53 BOS was recorded at 88,693 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 7,800 miles a year.
Has LU53 BOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 BOS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LU53 BOS 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 LU53 BOS find?
LU53 BOS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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