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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 FZUMOT history

LD53 FZU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LD53 FZU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,126 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FZU was last recorded at 158,126 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,645 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,481 miles
Average per year
6,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,126 miles
  • 2024 – 156,645 miles
  • 2023 – 155,457 miles
  • 2022 – 154,801 miles
  • 2021 – 154,002 miles
  • 2020 – 150,962 miles
  • 2018 – 143,435 miles
  • 2017 – 137,094 miles
  • 2016 – 122,734 miles
  • 2015 – 109,670 miles
  • 2014 – 107,690 miles
  • 2013 – 98,447 miles
  • 2012 – 88,259 miles
  • 2011 – 82,115 miles
  • 2010 – 74,369 miles
  • 2009 – 65,542 miles
  • 2008 – 56,287 miles
  • 2007 – 46,306 miles
  • 2006 – 37,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,126 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,126 miles (+1,481)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,126 miles
    Test number
    426228290906
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass156,645 miles (+1,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,645 miles
    Test number
    907953471636
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,457 miles (+656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,457 miles
    Test number
    585883760105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass154,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,801 miles
    Test number
    762510098051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNon standard fuel tank - exhaust heat shield fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail154,801 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,801 miles
    Test number
    935237226324
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail154,795 miles (+793)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,795 miles
    Test number
    527109251561
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check sills covers fitted

  7. Pass154,002 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,002 miles
    Test number
    365364188835
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF fog lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,002 miles (+3,040)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,002 miles
    Test number
    412033909962
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF fog lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,962 miles (+7,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,962 miles
    Test number
    823727949403
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,435 miles
    Test number
    657373578874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,428 miles (+6,334)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,428 miles
    Test number
    919533335467
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  12. Pass137,094 miles (+14,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,094 miles
    Test number
    205237799804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass122,734 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    194741426664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,670 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    378968032088
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass107,690 miles (+9,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    236685624303
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass98,447 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    578674253362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail98,225 miles (+9,966)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    477640753366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,259 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    809589942301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass88,259 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    956509542379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,115 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    836351941363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,369 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    950171250378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,368 miles (+8,826)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    831009240399
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

  23. Pass65,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    750978259363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,542 miles (+9,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    382948859385
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass56,287 miles (+9,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    761106048357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,306 miles (+8,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    973022257373
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side wall damage

  27. Pass37,688 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    961766956397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,683 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    482952456333
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 FZU

Does LD53 FZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FZU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FZU?
The MOT on LD53 FZU is valid until 29 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 FZU done?
LD53 FZU was recorded at 158,126 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,328 miles a year.
Has LD53 FZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FZU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 FZU 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 FZU find?
LD53 FZU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 5 more.

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