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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LD53 KDUMOT history

LD53 KDU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

LD53 KDU black 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 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,273 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KDU was last recorded at 110,273 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2020: 104,620 miles, lower than 105,575 miles on 3 Oct 2019.

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
108,793 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
4,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,273 miles
  • 2024 – 108,793 miles
  • 2023 – 107,636 miles
  • 2022 – 106,559 miles
  • 2021 – 105,174 miles
  • 2020 – 104,620 miles
  • 2019 – 105,575 miles
  • 2018 – 102,031 miles
  • 2017 – 99,699 miles
  • 2016 – 96,558 miles
  • 2015 – 92,953 miles
  • 2014 – 90,369 miles
  • 2013 – 87,537 miles
  • 2012 – 85,480 miles
  • 2011 – 82,697 miles
  • 2010 – 79,173 miles
  • 2009 – 68,879 miles
  • 2008 – 50,228 miles
  • 2007 – 39,588 miles
  • 2006 – 29,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,273 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,273 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    924901186943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,793 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    278208444744
    • 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))
  3. Fail108,791 miles (+1,155)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,791 miles
    Test number
    978850256701
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass107,636 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    427441768742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,559 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    233729492331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,174 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,174 miles
    Test number
    362683579630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass104,620 miles (-955)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    519960246224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,575 miles (+2,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,575 miles
    Test number
    979648357963
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Fail103,565 miles (+1,534)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    412650834126
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass102,031 miles (+2,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    532372570615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff
  11. Pass99,699 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    108587368837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,558 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    744419003303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,953 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    404519378896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    376954444499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,369 miles (+2,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    118214744240
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  16. Pass87,537 miles (+2,057)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    258623053284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass85,480 miles (+2,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,480 miles
    Test number
    737641072223
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r tyre
  18. Pass82,697 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    337792451232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,173 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    993889830230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,879 miles (+18,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    244659359292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass50,228 miles (+10,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    371089148469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass39,588 miles (+10,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    270940667269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass29,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,587 miles
    Test number
    863057646274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KDU

Does LD53 KDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KDU expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KDU?
The MOT on LD53 KDU expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KDU done?
LD53 KDU was recorded at 110,273 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
Has LD53 KDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KDU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 KDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 KDU find?
LD53 KDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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