BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
LX53 TGVMOT history
LX53 TGV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 158,500 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 TGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 TGV was last recorded at 158,500 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,497 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 158,500 miles
- 2023 – 151,414 miles
- 2022 – 145,340 miles
- 2021 – 133,876 miles
- 2020 – 120,375 miles
- 2019 – 117,538 miles
- 2018 – 112,351 miles
- 2017 – 108,336 miles
- 2016 – 105,016 miles
- 2015 – 100,741 miles
- 2014 – 97,608 miles
- 2013 – 93,354 miles
- 2012 – 90,075 miles
- 2011 – 84,466 miles
- 2010 – 67,896 miles
- 2009 – 49,802 miles
- 2008 – 36,724 miles
- 2007 – 28,015 miles
- 2006 – 18,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,500 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,500 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 158,500 miles
- Test number
- 635159346990
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
Fail158,497 miles (+7,083)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,497 miles
- Test number
- 286043708945
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
Pass151,414 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 151,414 miles
- Test number
- 669280834767
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,413 miles (+6,073)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,413 miles
- Test number
- 787766421057
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,340 miles (+383)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 145,340 miles
- Test number
- 673329553643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,957 miles (+11,081)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,957 miles
- Test number
- 409818057592
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass133,876 miles (+13,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,876 miles
- Test number
- 691683186819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,375 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 120,375 miles
- Test number
- 870239014602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,538 miles (+5,187)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 117,538 miles
- Test number
- 967345443540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,351 miles (+4,015)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 112,351 miles
- Test number
- 123360218949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,336 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 108,336 miles
- Test number
- 969022140043
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass105,016 miles (+4,275)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 105,016 miles
- Test number
- 692795750327
- AdvisoryFront 225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted
- AdvisoryRear 255 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass100,741 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 100,741 miles
- Test number
- 471233773320
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear 255/35/18 * front 225/40/18 tyres fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail100,741 miles (+3,133)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,741 miles
- Test number
- 994815255307
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear 255/35/18 * front 225/40/18 tyres fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass97,608 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 97,608 miles
- Test number
- 489418534244
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass93,354 miles (+3,279)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 93,354 miles
- Test number
- 345931743296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,075 miles (+5,609)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 90,075 miles
- Test number
- 828728532203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,466 miles (+16,570)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,466 miles
- Test number
- 335802621439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,896 miles (+18,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,896 miles
- Test number
- 202013130273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,802 miles (+13,078)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 49,802 miles
- Test number
- 321225029406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,724 miles (+8,709)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,724 miles
- Test number
- 822455548201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,015 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 28,015 miles
- Test number
- 193526537296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,980 miles (+9,105)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,980 miles
- Test number
- 372175337295
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front 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)
Pass18,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 18,875 miles
- Test number
- 561907036216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 TGV
- Does LX53 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 TGV expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 TGV?
- The MOT on LX53 TGV expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 TGV done?
- LX53 TGV was recorded at 158,500 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 7,775 miles a year.
- Has LX53 TGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 TGV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 TGV 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 TGV find?
- LX53 TGV passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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