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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 GBUMOT history

LD53 GBU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LD53 GBU 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 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
125,652 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GBU
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
9 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GBU was last recorded at 125,652 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 4,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,506 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,146 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,652 miles
  • 2023 – 121,506 miles
  • 2022 – 116,427 miles
  • 2021 – 110,858 miles
  • 2020 – 105,172 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 90,773 miles
  • 2017 – 81,095 miles
  • 2015 – 72,952 miles
  • 2014 – 70,264 miles
  • 2013 – 63,216 miles
  • 2012 – 57,679 miles
  • 2011 – 48,157 miles
  • 2009 – 41,004 miles
  • 2007 – 32,635 miles
  • 2006 – 26,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,652 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,652 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,652 miles
    Test number
    755687565127
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail125,652 miles (+4,146)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,652 miles
    Test number
    120789987113
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,506 miles (+5,079)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    681742334273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms/ both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower & outer/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition

  4. Pass116,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,427 miles
    Test number
    318454304545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,426 miles (+5,568)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    433958850072
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,858 miles (+5,686)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,858 miles
    Test number
    894077259858
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,172 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    475726070738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,094 miles (+6,031)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    776563396673
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,063 miles (+8,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    853751277319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,773 miles (+9,678)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    634728127934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass81,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    550051544292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,092 miles (+3,132)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    479947139436
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass77,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    908447045067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail77,960 miles (+5,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    641680775149
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass72,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    902930966176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail72,952 miles (+2,688)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    830927881019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail70,264 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    296520194103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,264 miles (+7,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    685280794135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,216 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    546830273174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    476362872128
    • 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)

  21. Fail57,679 miles (+9,522)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    676302772143
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass48,157 miles (+7,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    147939221406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,004 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    374293159344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,582 miles (+4,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,582 miles
    Test number
    373119609047
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp damaged.

  25. Pass32,635 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    154995547393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    964541646388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,496 miles (+52)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    751281246307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  28. Pass26,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,444 miles
    Test number
    622067956216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 GBU

Does LD53 GBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 GBU expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GBU?
The MOT on LD53 GBU expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 GBU done?
LD53 GBU was recorded at 125,652 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has LD53 GBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GBU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 GBU 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 GBU find?
LD53 GBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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