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LB53 CXU

2003 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,290 mi
Last recorded72,290 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 32078,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CXU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch outer edge heavily corroded but not Sharpe

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,110 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury

Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded not likely to cause injury

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 670,663 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weeping fluid (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,465 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,407 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,455 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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LB53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 320 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 78,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB53 CXU registered?

LB53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 320, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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