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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 KDFMOT history

LD53 KDF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LD53 KDF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,470 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KDF was last recorded at 133,470 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 7,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,306 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,164 miles
Average per year
5,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,470 miles
  • 2024 – 126,306 miles
  • 2023 – 122,129 miles
  • 2022 – 119,264 miles
  • 2021 – 112,725 miles
  • 2020 – 104,491 miles
  • 2019 – 94,728 miles
  • 2018 – 90,523 miles
  • 2017 – 81,383 miles
  • 2016 – 74,450 miles
  • 2015 – 70,174 miles
  • 2014 – 66,035 miles
  • 2013 – 62,314 miles
  • 2012 – 58,707 miles
  • 2011 – 55,297 miles
  • 2010 – 51,606 miles
  • 2009 – 47,468 miles
  • 2008 – 43,556 miles
  • 2007 – 37,470 miles
  • 2006 – 22,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming moderate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,470 miles (+7,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,470 miles
    Test number
    664904476589
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass126,306 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    977615628988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,129 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,129 miles
    Test number
    814400466641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    117679258204
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail119,264 miles (+6,539)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    456668732988
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass112,725 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,725 miles
    Test number
    250383113826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,491 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    249728342722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,728 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    165757125003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,523 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,523 miles
    Test number
    288833069241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming moderate (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail90,510 miles (+9,127)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    542625002095
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming moderate (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass81,383 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    516589260927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,450 miles
    Test number
    188522956055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,449 miles (+4,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,449 miles
    Test number
    784219065547
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,174 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    685921044548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail70,172 miles (+4,137)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    342789598344
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass66,035 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    449042474239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,314 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    636484073214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,707 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    108625482248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,297 miles (+3,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    478719971294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass51,606 miles (+4,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    211435180292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass47,468 miles (+3,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    594305789279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass43,556 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    154910258261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,470 miles (+15,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    731027557203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    364791866288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,222 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    500481566214
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about LD53 KDF

Does LD53 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KDF expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KDF?
The MOT on LD53 KDF expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KDF done?
LD53 KDF was recorded at 133,470 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,821 miles a year.
Has LD53 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KDF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 KDF 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 KDF find?
LD53 KDF passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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