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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LX53 WMFMOT history

LX53 WMF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

LX53 WMF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
206,672 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 WMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 WMF was last recorded at 206,672 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,672 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,672 miles
  • 2017 – 202,287 miles
  • 2016 – 188,113 miles
  • 2015 – 175,142 miles
  • 2014 – 157,670 miles
  • 2013 – 139,682 miles
  • 2012 – 120,497 miles
  • 2011 – 104,886 miles
  • 2010 – 89,120 miles
  • 2009 – 67,471 miles
  • 2008 – 46,618 miles
  • 2007 – 33,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,672 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    206,672 miles
    Test number
    380364868981
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  2. Fail206,672 miles (+4,385)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,672 miles
    Test number
    558361762535
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass202,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,287 miles
    Test number
    847388875910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  4. Fail202,287 miles (+14,174)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,287 miles
    Test number
    415442500159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass188,113 miles (+12,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    188,113 miles
    Test number
    997928833556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    175,142 miles
    Test number
    605010433169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail175,142 miles (+17,472)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,142 miles
    Test number
    207002717158
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass157,670 miles (+17,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    386634214476
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass139,682 miles (+19,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,682 miles
    Test number
    946831443259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass120,497 miles (+15,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    305371442247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    546118311284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail104,886 miles (+15,766)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    466424011211
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  13. Pass89,120 miles (+21,649)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    880208630278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    403203439282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,471 miles (+20,853)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    751773239246
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    232879728253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,618 miles (+13,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    660549328289
    • 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)

  18. Pass33,457 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    494656637291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

Questions about LX53 WMF

Does LX53 WMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 WMF expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 WMF?
The MOT on LX53 WMF expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 WMF done?
LX53 WMF was recorded at 206,672 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 11,863 miles a year.
Has LX53 WMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 WMF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 WMF 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 WMF find?
LX53 WMF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

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