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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 FZXMOT history

LD53 FZX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LD53 FZX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,885 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FZX was last recorded at 83,885 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,549 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
3,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,885 miles
  • 2025 – 82,549 miles
  • 2024 – 81,495 miles
  • 2023 – 80,121 miles
  • 2022 – 78,974 miles
  • 2021 – 77,460 miles
  • 2020 – 76,176 miles
  • 2019 – 74,990 miles
  • 2018 – 73,726 miles
  • 2017 – 73,350 miles
  • 2016 – 72,904 miles
  • 2015 – 71,165 miles
  • 2014 – 67,068 miles
  • 2013 – 60,821 miles
  • 2012 – 56,219 miles
  • 2011 – 50,736 miles
  • 2010 – 45,598 miles
  • 2009 – 41,228 miles
  • 2008 – 35,469 miles
  • 2007 – 27,248 miles
  • 2006 – 23,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,885 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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,885 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    320415350566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,549 miles (+1,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    931254441027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass81,495 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    120015109441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,121 miles (+1,147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    287272587743
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,974 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    236299537693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,460 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    145023876356
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  7. Pass76,176 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,176 miles
    Test number
    583205715206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,990 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,990 miles
    Test number
    799965667594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,726 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    319290729086
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  10. Pass73,350 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    988141514991
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  11. Pass72,904 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    439487652626
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  12. Pass71,165 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    974195752023
    • AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted
  13. Pass67,068 miles (+6,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,068 miles
    Test number
    747149734202
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass60,821 miles (+4,602)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    659699333214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,219 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    516901862240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,736 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    825807551218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,598 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,598 miles
    Test number
    254483360298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,228 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    954187859204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,469 miles (+8,221)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    181299858292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    803758347250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,246 miles (+3,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    993628147254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass23,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    892688866216
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Questions about LD53 FZX

Does LD53 FZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FZX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FZX?
The MOT on LD53 FZX is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FZX done?
LD53 FZX was recorded at 83,885 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,040 miles a year.
Has LD53 FZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FZX has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2007.
Has the mileage on LD53 FZX 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 FZX find?
LD53 FZX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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