BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LX53 WKAMOT history
LX53 WKA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 112,563 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 WKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 WKA was last recorded at 112,563 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 7,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 104,958 miles · 5 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,605 miles
- Average per year
- 6,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,563 miles
- 2021 – 104,958 miles
- 2020 – 97,349 miles
- 2019 – 90,821 miles
- 2018 – 84,059 miles
- 2017 – 72,057 miles
- 2016 – 65,464 miles
- 2015 – 59,280 miles
- 2014 – 53,391 miles
- 2013 – 45,396 miles
- 2012 – 37,964 miles
- 2010 – 34,762 miles
- 2009 – 26,355 miles
- 2008 – 18,356 miles
- 2007 – 12,333 miles
- 2006 – 11,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBorderline bind to offside front brake
- AdvisoryFront brake discs show signs of previous overheating
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer cracking
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar linkage worn
- AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside front pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOil residue on engine
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,563 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 112,563 miles
- Test number
- 965697085403
- AdvisoryBorderline bind to offside front brake
- AdvisoryFront brake discs show signs of previous overheating
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer cracking
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar linkage worn
- AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside front pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOil residue on engine
Fail112,563 miles (+7,605)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,563 miles
- Test number
- 569809945506
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust leak from rear silencer sleeve
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside front pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOil residue on engine
Pass104,958 miles (+7,609)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,958 miles
- Test number
- 915331338538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,349 miles (+6,528)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,349 miles
- Test number
- 926624241396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 90,821 miles
- Test number
- 419999182116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,756 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,756 miles
- Test number
- 795536647873
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,756 miles (+6,697)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,756 miles
- Test number
- 262887469673
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,059 miles
- Test number
- 454500961817
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,058 miles (+12,001)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,058 miles
- Test number
- 798083705054
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,057 miles
- Test number
- 108222593242
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,057 miles (+6,593)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,057 miles
- Test number
- 101751922341
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,464 miles (+6,184)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 65,464 miles
- Test number
- 244763453754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,280 miles (+5,889)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 59,280 miles
- Test number
- 817489415142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,391 miles
- Test number
- 307230824175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,390 miles (+7,994)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,390 miles
- Test number
- 507630324127
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,396 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,396 miles
- Test number
- 426154823108
- 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)
Pass37,964 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 37,964 miles
- Test number
- 705237012135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,762 miles (+8,407)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,762 miles
- Test number
- 572934730109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,355 miles (+7,999)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 26,355 miles
- Test number
- 221472739180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,356 miles (+6,023)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 18,356 miles
- Test number
- 212301548187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,333 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 12,333 miles
- Test number
- 911312327133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,332 miles (+710)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 12,332 miles
- Test number
- 673197117156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 11,622 miles
- Test number
- 452371276287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,622 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,622 miles
- Test number
- 980090076289
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LX53 WKA
- Does LX53 WKA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 WKA expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 WKA?
- The MOT on LX53 WKA expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 WKA done?
- LX53 WKA was recorded at 112,563 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,544 miles a year.
- Has LX53 WKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 WKA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 WKA 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 WKA find?
- LX53 WKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 9 advisories: borderline bind to offside front brake; front brake discs show signs of previous overheating; fuel cap sealing washer cracking, and 6 more.
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