BMW 3 Series
Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LX53 FMFMOT history
LX53 FMF is a silver and grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2026
- Mileage
- 142,239 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 FMF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 FMF was last recorded at 142,239 miles on 14 May 2025, 1,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Nov 2011: 23,720 miles, lower than 62,866 miles on 2 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,881 miles · 8 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,358 miles
- Average per year
- 6,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,239 miles
- 2021 – 140,881 miles
- 2019 – 135,143 miles
- 2018 – 126,565 miles
- 2017 – 121,581 miles
- 2016 – 117,529 miles
- 2015 – 112,254 miles
- 2014 – 103,105 miles
- 2013 – 88,837 miles
- 2011 – 23,720 miles
- 2010 – 62,866 miles
- 2009 – 51,458 miles
- 2008 – 44,327 miles
- 2007 – 38,500 miles
- 2006 – 28,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,239 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower 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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,239 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 142,239 miles
- Test number
- 705206314297
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,881 miles (+5,738)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,881 miles
- Test number
- 631650499560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,143 miles (+8,578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 135,143 miles
- Test number
- 896842031003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,565 miles (+4,984)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 126,565 miles
- Test number
- 320181685062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,581 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,581 miles
- Test number
- 305950841683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,529 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 117,529 miles
- Test number
- 144938687275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail117,529 miles (+5,275)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,529 miles
- Test number
- 767274841514
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass112,254 miles (+9,149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 112,254 miles
- Test number
- 267724485092
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass103,105 miles (+14,268)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,105 miles
- Test number
- 367094084063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,837 miles (+65,117)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 88,837 miles
- Test number
- 167354883458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,720 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,720 miles
- Test number
- 136812831371
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass23,720 miles (-39,146)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 23,720 miles
- Test number
- 615002731331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,866 miles (+11,408)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,866 miles
- Test number
- 590226530387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,458 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,458 miles
- Test number
- 820685379240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,427 miles (+7,100)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,427 miles
- Test number
- 913442479245
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,327 miles (+5,827)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 44,327 miles
- Test number
- 292379468286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,500 miles (+9,515)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,500 miles
- Test number
- 910715977279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 28,985 miles
- Test number
- 570179556287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 FMF
- Does LX53 FMF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 FMF expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 FMF?
- The MOT on LX53 FMF expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 FMF done?
- LX53 FMF was recorded at 142,239 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
- Has LX53 FMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 FMF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2016.
- Has the mileage on LX53 FMF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 FMF find?
- LX53 FMF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front lower oil leak, but not excessive.
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