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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LX53 FMPMOT history

LX53 FMP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LX53 FMP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,867 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FMP was last recorded at 157,867 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2017: 77,929 miles, lower than 118,374 miles on 5 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,658 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,867 miles
  • 2024 – 156,658 miles
  • 2023 – 151,111 miles
  • 2022 – 142,611 miles
  • 2021 – 141,362 miles
  • 2020 – 137,954 miles
  • 2019 – 135,337 miles
  • 2018 – 131,993 miles
  • 2017 – 77,929 miles
  • 2016 – 118,374 miles
  • 2015 – 110,073 miles
  • 2014 – 101,769 miles
  • 2013 – 92,101 miles
  • 2012 – 81,278 miles
  • 2011 – 69,077 miles
  • 2009 – 56,112 miles
  • 2008 – 48,987 miles
  • 2007 – 42,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    126675690712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,867 miles (+1,209)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    472100579308
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,658 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,658 miles
    Test number
    732102055870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,111 miles (+8,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,111 miles
    Test number
    356289798502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal damaged

  5. Pass142,611 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,611 miles
    Test number
    182951269049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,362 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,362 miles
    Test number
    191689711670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,954 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,954 miles
    Test number
    162828876512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,337 miles (+3,344)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,337 miles
    Test number
    611211403216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished on shoulders 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 4mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside , lower link bushes are split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 4mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel is long
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

  9. Pass131,993 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,993 miles
    Test number
    182889945996
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail131,988 miles (+54,059)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    902555448581
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,929 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,929 miles
    Test number
    710789579265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre support bracket bolts missing exhaust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met efficency requirments
    • AdvisoryOs ns outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPartial undertray fitted

  12. Fail77,929 miles (-40,445)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,929 miles
    Test number
    130834338722
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre support bracket bolts missing exhaust
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met efficency requirments
    • AdvisoryOs ns outer sills plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPartial undertray fitted

  13. Pass118,374 miles (+8,301)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    312787667971
    • AdvisoryCentre corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange is rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,undertrays and plastic cover sills

  14. Pass110,073 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,073 miles
    Test number
    441203049692
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring view to sills
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  15. Fail110,054 miles (+8,285)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,054 miles
    Test number
    732034636758
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower arm rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted obscuring view to sills
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  16. Pass101,769 miles (+9,668)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    399312374229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic cover sills are fitted

  17. Pass92,101 miles (+55)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    297414973220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  18. Fail92,046 miles (+10,768)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    339680873212
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded
    • NoteSill trims fitted

  19. Pass81,278 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    869888342242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,013 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    237350122069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass76,013 miles (+6,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    997320722056
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass69,077 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    839775301027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,036 miles (+12,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    329514201087
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass56,112 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    982751509286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,987 miles (+6,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,987 miles
    Test number
    893461938171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass42,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,979 miles
    Test number
    112705307473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FMP

Does LX53 FMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 FMP is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FMP?
The MOT on LX53 FMP is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 FMP done?
LX53 FMP was recorded at 157,867 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has LX53 FMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FMP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 FMP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FMP find?
LX53 FMP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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