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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LD53 AJVMOT history

LD53 AJV is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LD53 AJV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,442 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AJV was last recorded at 51,442 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,430 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,442 miles
  • 2024 – 51,430 miles
  • 2023 – 50,533 miles
  • 2022 – 50,506 miles
  • 2021 – 50,463 miles
  • 2020 – 50,433 miles
  • 2019 – 50,303 miles
  • 2018 – 50,253 miles
  • 2017 – 50,021 miles
  • 2016 – 49,006 miles
  • 2015 – 48,945 miles
  • 2014 – 48,857 miles
  • 2013 – 47,643 miles
  • 2012 – 46,884 miles
  • 2011 – 44,948 miles
  • 2010 – 39,897 miles
  • 2009 – 36,125 miles
  • 2008 – 29,329 miles
  • 2007 – 28,393 miles
  • 2006 – 19,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,442 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both front brake lines under calipers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear brake lines under calipers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,442 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    889388347475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,430 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    649427560742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,533 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    347133858015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,506 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,506 miles
    Test number
    649214415897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,463 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    647910918872
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake connection on brake calliper's corroded no leaks found at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnable to check engine oil due to tight dipstick
  6. Pass50,433 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,433 miles
    Test number
    397582141738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners by brake callipers no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp in oil shaft area
  7. Pass50,303 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,303 miles
    Test number
    234454328618
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around rear prop shaft rear diff area
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items
  8. Pass50,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    488384536896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,253 miles (+232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    731771506610
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  10. Pass50,021 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    703492325306
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake lines under calipers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake lines under calipers corroded
  11. Fail50,008 miles (+1,002)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,008 miles
    Test number
    267224111590
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake lines under calipers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake lines under calipers corroded
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s/r tyre repairable
  12. Pass49,006 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    207313150619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    226120845400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,945 miles (+88)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    155798935192
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass48,857 miles (+1,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    759497454167
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
  16. Pass47,643 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    639870253148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    629609432133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,884 miles (+1,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    786569932160
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
  19. Pass44,948 miles (+5,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    159974741108
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass39,897 miles (+3,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,897 miles
    Test number
    362958050141
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass36,125 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    931726359119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,329 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    811274258022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,393 miles (+8,625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    662771157374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    950633456386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AJV

Does LD53 AJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 AJV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AJV?
The MOT on LD53 AJV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 AJV done?
LD53 AJV was recorded at 51,442 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,674 miles a year.
Has LD53 AJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AJV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 AJV 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 LD53 AJV find?
LD53 AJV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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