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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LX53 TCJMOT history

LX53 TCJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LX53 TCJ grey 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,050 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 TCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 TCJ was last recorded at 103,050 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,596 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,454 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,050 miles
  • 2024 – 99,596 miles
  • 2023 – 96,525 miles
  • 2022 – 94,218 miles
  • 2021 – 91,016 miles
  • 2020 – 90,352 miles
  • 2019 – 86,402 miles
  • 2018 – 83,484 miles
  • 2017 – 78,062 miles
  • 2015 – 70,709 miles
  • 2014 – 65,195 miles
  • 2013 – 61,713 miles
  • 2012 – 56,743 miles
  • 2011 – 51,068 miles
  • 2010 – 44,949 miles
  • 2009 – 38,823 miles
  • 2008 – 36,495 miles
  • 2007 – 29,535 miles
  • 2006 – 21,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,050 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,050 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    263788725055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,596 miles (+3,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,596 miles
    Test number
    337982555937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass96,525 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    311084787230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail96,525 miles (+2,307)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    138925252456
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass94,218 miles (+3,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    920795215776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass91,016 miles (+664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    286687397514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass90,352 miles (+3,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    822279789363
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking and splitting
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass86,402 miles (+2,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    938078393538
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass83,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    643530272138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail83,484 miles (+5,422)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    858595745967
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass78,062 miles (+7,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    754545057514
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass70,709 miles (+5,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    408500525117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,195 miles (+3,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    407272634188
    • 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. Pass61,713 miles (+4,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,713 miles
    Test number
    837764633191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,743 miles (+5,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    177621922173
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,068 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    259009431115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have sidewall damage as marked

  17. Fail51,068 miles (+6,119)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    387089031102
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have sidewall damage as marked

  18. Pass44,949 miles (+6,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    281732530168
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f tyre wall , coming up for new front brake discs

  19. Pass38,823 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    892443939151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,495 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    510128308312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,535 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    232225807317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    752314106340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 TCJ

Does LX53 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 TCJ is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX53 TCJ?
The MOT on LX53 TCJ is valid until 11 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 TCJ done?
LX53 TCJ was recorded at 103,050 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has LX53 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 TCJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 TCJ 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 LX53 TCJ find?
LX53 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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