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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 CLVMOT history

LD53 CLV is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LD53 CLV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,808 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CLV was last recorded at 126,808 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,807 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,808 miles
  • 2024 – 114,113 miles
  • 2023 – 102,729 miles
  • 2022 – 100,773 miles
  • 2021 – 99,063 miles
  • 2020 – 97,239 miles
  • 2019 – 95,158 miles
  • 2018 – 92,976 miles
  • 2017 – 91,162 miles
  • 2016 – 90,154 miles
  • 2015 – 89,155 miles
  • 2014 – 88,157 miles
  • 2013 – 87,120 miles
  • 2012 – 86,013 miles
  • 2011 – 82,203 miles
  • 2010 – 78,232 miles
  • 2009 – 73,754 miles
  • 2008 – 69,886 miles
  • 2007 – 66,325 miles
  • 2006 – 63,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,808 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel filler cap seal cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,808 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,808 miles
    Test number
    541930182531
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail126,807 miles (+12,694)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,807 miles
    Test number
    388263380492
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,113 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,113 miles
    Test number
    965221987377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,112 miles (+11,383)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    311566309024
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,729 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,729 miles
    Test number
    723693494281
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE

  6. Pass100,773 miles (+1,710)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    307541202035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Pass99,063 miles (+1,824)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    662134471307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,239 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,239 miles
    Test number
    731178314654
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to fully inspect underside of engine

  9. Fail97,239 miles (+2,081)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,239 miles
    Test number
    611021111312
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable to fully inspect underside of engine

  10. Pass95,158 miles (+2,182)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    629623428554
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to see coil springs fully
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  11. Pass92,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    460381310165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to see rear coil springs fully without wheels removed
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

  12. Fail92,976 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    239629639744
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to see rear coil springs fully without wheels removed
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

  13. Pass91,162 miles (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    922876628826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on edges & perished

  14. Pass90,154 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    185066840332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,155 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    896603456311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    557013094224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,156 miles (+1,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    145763694285
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass87,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    185751693223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,120 miles (+1,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    519861793250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,013 miles (+3,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    109128992274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass82,203 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    208756571203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,232 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    390868680491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,754 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    501892589287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    582764878230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,885 miles (+3,560)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    353663978486
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass66,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    602072787243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,324 miles (+3,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    610422787292
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass63,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    614040686249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CLV

Does LD53 CLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CLV is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CLV?
The MOT on LD53 CLV is valid until 14 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 CLV done?
LD53 CLV was recorded at 126,808 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has LD53 CLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CLV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CLV 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 CLV find?
LD53 CLV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust mounting defective.

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