BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 GAOMOT history

LD53 GAO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LD53 GAO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,367 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,840 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LD53 GAO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GAO was last recorded at 141,367 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 3,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2019: 95,205 miles, lower than 95,280 miles on 5 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,361 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,006 miles
Average per year
5,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,367 miles
  • 2025 – 138,361 miles
  • 2024 – 134,224 miles
  • 2023 – 120,213 miles
  • 2022 – 108,299 miles
  • 2021 – 102,328 miles
  • 2020 – 97,756 miles
  • 2019 – 95,205 miles
  • 2016 – 95,280 miles
  • 2014 – 89,952 miles
  • 2013 – 82,326 miles
  • 2012 – 75,623 miles
  • 2011 – 68,199 miles
  • 2010 – 60,524 miles
  • 2009 – 52,353 miles
  • 2008 – 45,538 miles
  • 2007 – 36,541 miles
  • 2006 – 27,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,367 miles (+3,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    721604829421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,361 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,361 miles
    Test number
    624596642327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,224 miles (+14,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    239225233227
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,213 miles (+11,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    608375866755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,299 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,299 miles
    Test number
    924790503962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,290 miles (+5,962)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,290 miles
    Test number
    588830344142
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass102,328 miles (+4,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    988099584024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    952612897632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail97,756 miles (+2,551)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    886379699643
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,205 miles (-75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    744737576022
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,280 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,280 miles
    Test number
    513711965415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail95,280 miles (+5,328)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,280 miles
    Test number
    579300682749
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,952 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    927810904374
    • NoteClicking noise from behind steering wheel.
    • NoteOff side wiper blade split.

  14. Fail89,952 miles (+7,626)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    106930504305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClicking noise from behind steering wheel.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side wiper blade split.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass82,326 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    276535903336
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteClicking noise from steering wheel when turning
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • NoteFuel cap rubber perished
    • NoteInsepection due - 18850 miles ago
    • NoteNearside front jacking point block missing

  16. Fail82,326 miles (+6,703)1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    427945703456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteClicking noise from steering wheel when turning
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • NoteFuel cap rubber perished
    • NoteInsepection due - 18850 miles ago
    • NoteNearside front jacking point block missing

  17. Pass75,623 miles (+7,424)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    398193612385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,199 miles (+7,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    798010021376
    • NoteEngine and underbody covers fitted

  19. Pass60,524 miles (+8,171)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,524 miles
    Test number
    761191020326
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass52,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    850473309362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,353 miles (+6,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    882762509348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass45,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    243098208378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,538 miles (+8,997)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    534188908370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass36,541 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    352519387243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front headlight aims on lower limit
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  25. Fail36,541 miles (+8,917)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    924819287268
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front headlight aims on lower limit
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash

  26. Pass27,624 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    213429376263
    • NoteSee advisory note: 324717676436

  27. Fail27,604 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,604 miles
    Test number
    324717676436
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light stays on

Questions about LD53 GAO

Does LD53 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 GAO is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GAO?
The MOT on LD53 GAO is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 GAO done?
LD53 GAO was recorded at 141,367 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,840 miles a year.
Has LD53 GAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GAO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 GAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 GAO find?
LD53 GAO passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all LD53G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.