
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LD53 FZYMOT history
LD53 FZY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 136,727 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FZY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FZY was last recorded at 136,727 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 136,724 miles · 23 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 136,727 miles
- 2022 – 134,164 miles
- 2021 – 130,520 miles
- 2020 – 126,211 miles
- 2018 – 120,192 miles
- 2017 – 116,282 miles
- 2016 – 113,653 miles
- 2015 – 109,006 miles
- 2014 – 105,379 miles
- 2013 – 99,340 miles
- 2012 – 91,678 miles
- 2011 – 82,758 miles
- 2010 – 67,913 miles
- 2009 – 65,061 miles
- 2008 – 58,711 miles
- 2007 – 49,494 miles
- 2006 – 33,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,727 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 136,727 miles
- Test number
- 939934064236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,724 miles (+2,560)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,724 miles
- Test number
- 208891167073
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre run flat
Pass134,164 miles (+3,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 134,164 miles
- Test number
- 308940701396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass130,520 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 130,520 miles
- Test number
- 513244587098
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise chip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
Fail130,518 miles (+4,307)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,518 miles
- Test number
- 241348793344
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise chip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leak
Pass126,211 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 126,211 miles
- Test number
- 138577632198
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail126,209 miles (+6,017)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,209 miles
- Test number
- 669983698220
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 120,192 miles
- Test number
- 135876015417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,192 miles (+3,910)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,192 miles
- Test number
- 421343056763
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,282 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 116,282 miles
- Test number
- 660746699656
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket insecure
Fail116,276 miles (+2,623)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,276 miles
- Test number
- 164225103419
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket insecure
Pass113,653 miles (+4,647)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 113,653 miles
- Test number
- 522646606461
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroded at offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass109,006 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 109,006 miles
- Test number
- 307735605419
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
Fail108,997 miles (+3,618)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,997 miles
- Test number
- 455875405207
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
Pass105,379 miles (+204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,379 miles
- Test number
- 645467204288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail105,175 miles (+5,835)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,175 miles
- Test number
- 306397194107
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,340 miles (+7,662)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,340 miles
- Test number
- 726963713246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 91,678 miles
- Test number
- 445482012295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,678 miles (+8,920)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,678 miles
- Test number
- 356462612447
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,758 miles (+14,845)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,758 miles
- Test number
- 365006501446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,913 miles (+2,852)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,913 miles
- Test number
- 332864620176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,061 miles (+6,350)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,061 miles
- Test number
- 290678279213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,711 miles (+9,217)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,711 miles
- Test number
- 131090878203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,494 miles (+648)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 49,494 miles
- Test number
- 814280057252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,846 miles (+15,828)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,846 miles
- Test number
- 302591827212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 33,018 miles
- Test number
- 160984346238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,018 miles2 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,018 miles
- Test number
- 133711746287
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAll 4 tyres badly worn on edges.
Questions about LD53 FZY
- Does LD53 FZY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 FZY expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FZY?
- The MOT on LD53 FZY expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 FZY done?
- LD53 FZY was recorded at 136,727 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FZY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FZY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FZY 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 FZY find?
- LD53 FZY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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