LN53ZGB - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 2 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,580 mi
Expires: 08 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 07 May 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,570 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,815 mi
Expires: 25 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,790 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 01 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,463 mi
Expires: 29 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 06 February 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,463 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 01 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,674 mi
Expires: 28 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 16 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,674 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 31 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,160 mi
Expires: 30 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 05 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,509 mi
Expires: 04 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 02 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,851 mi
Expires: 01 September 2018
Passed - 05 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,978 mi
Expires: 04 August 2017
Failed - 26 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,978 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,217 mi
Expires: 22 October 2016
Failed - 23 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,217 mi
Passed - 01 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,568 mi
Expires: 30 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,568 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside 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)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 28 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,866 mi
Expires: 27 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,413 mi
Expires: 20 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 19 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,744 mi
Expires: 20 April 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,241 mi
Expires: 20 April 2011
Failed - 13 April 2010 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,241 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 24 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,441 mi
Expires: 20 April 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 24 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,441 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,856 mi
Expires: 20 April 2009
Failed - 25 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,855 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Major Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passed - 02 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,037 mi
Expires: 20 April 2008
Passed - 21 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,400 mi
Expires: 20 April 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LN53ZGB?
The MOT expires on 08 May 2026.
What is the tax status of LN53ZGB?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of LN53ZGB?
This is a 2003 BMW 3 SERIES in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LN53ZGB?
This vehicle produces 244 g/km of CO2 emissions.