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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 FZRMOT history

LD53 FZR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

LD53 FZR silver 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 Apr 2025
Mileage
131,774 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FZR was last recorded at 131,774 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,100 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
5,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,774 miles
  • 2023 – 130,100 miles
  • 2022 – 128,659 miles
  • 2021 – 127,388 miles
  • 2020 – 126,409 miles
  • 2019 – 125,079 miles
  • 2018 – 123,497 miles
  • 2017 – 119,060 miles
  • 2016 – 112,539 miles
  • 2015 – 106,058 miles
  • 2014 – 99,464 miles
  • 2013 – 89,977 miles
  • 2012 – 82,234 miles
  • 2010 – 75,205 miles
  • 2009 – 62,346 miles
  • 2008 – 49,649 miles
  • 2007 – 43,765 miles
  • 2006 – 37,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,774 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bottom, of engine and power steering components covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear and to front (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Various brake pipes have coroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,774 miles
    Test number
    171909017377
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bottom, of engine and power steering components covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear and to front (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,773 miles (+1,673)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    371277694400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive bottom, of engine and power steering components covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear and to front (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,100 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    314560460357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,100 miles (+1,441)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    431459593229
    • MajorFront Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rattle from engine or gear box
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear broken wire hanging poss wear sensor
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,659 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    730597512742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cailper spring clip is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes have coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded

  6. Fail128,659 miles (+1,271)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    814571580540
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cailper spring clip is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes have coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious steering braking and suspension components have coroded

  7. Pass127,388 miles (+979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,388 miles
    Test number
    598788144257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes have coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension braking and steering components have coroded

  8. Pass126,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,409 miles
    Test number
    360253022171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked perished

  9. Fail126,409 miles (+1,330)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,409 miles
    Test number
    111304569882
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked perished

  10. Pass125,079 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    125,079 miles
    Test number
    595254218423
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes coroded
    • AdvisoryVarious steering suspension and braking components coroded

  11. Pass123,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    294405700645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail123,497 miles (+4,437)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    641538376708
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very low output (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass119,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,060 miles
    Test number
    790661466210
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dip beam a bit dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail119,606 miles (+7,067)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,606 miles
    Test number
    318949018205
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dip beam a bit dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass112,539 miles (+6,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    610846727843
    • AdvisoryNearside HEADLAMP; dipped beam lower light intensity than it's counter part
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS; engine has oil running down it's front end

  16. Pass106,058 miles (+6,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,058 miles
    Test number
    576496615139
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious suspension and brake components coroded

  17. Pass99,464 miles (+109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    458510324181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront exhasut braket broken

  18. Fail99,355 miles (+9,378)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    508626914117
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront exhasut braket broken

  19. Pass89,977 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,977 miles
    Test number
    616720513162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r upper shockabsorber mounting poor

  20. Fail89,977 miles (+7,743)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,977 miles
    Test number
    328390613137
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r upper shockabsorber mounting poor

  21. Pass82,234 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,234 miles
    Test number
    358652222131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail82,205 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    968749782088
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass75,205 miles (+12,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    863171840305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,346 miles (+12,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,346 miles
    Test number
    110532149350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,649 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    214481158318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,765 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    130309837396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,265 miles
    Test number
    371420616341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 FZR

Does LD53 FZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FZR expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FZR?
The MOT on LD53 FZR expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FZR done?
LD53 FZR was recorded at 131,774 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 5,428 miles a year.
Has LD53 FZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FZR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 FZR 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 FZR find?
LD53 FZR passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive bottom, of engine and power steering components covered in oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear and to front.

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