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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 KHUMOT history

LD53 KHU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

LD53 KHU blue 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 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,650 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KHU was last recorded at 113,650 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,650 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,650 miles
  • 2023 – 110,571 miles
  • 2022 – 108,587 miles
  • 2021 – 103,875 miles
  • 2020 – 102,298 miles
  • 2019 – 99,068 miles
  • 2018 – 95,836 miles
  • 2017 – 87,494 miles
  • 2016 – 79,559 miles
  • 2015 – 71,342 miles
  • 2014 – 59,683 miles
  • 2013 – 51,824 miles
  • 2012 – 44,960 miles
  • 2011 – 38,986 miles
  • 2010 – 32,266 miles
  • 2009 – 26,859 miles
  • 2008 – 22,720 miles
  • 2007 – 16,917 miles
  • 2006 – 12,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    152253712211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail113,650 miles (+3,079)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    982237394733
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% Imbalance Across Front Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass110,571 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,571 miles
    Test number
    409541016176
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail110,571 miles (+1,984)2 dangerous13 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,571 miles
    Test number
    139053552384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lamp condensed (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensed (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 front (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,587 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    161760154375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    171882100497
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

  7. Fail103,875 miles (+1,577)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    481812069571
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

  8. Pass102,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    713720443272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,298 miles (+3,230)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    809509947490
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass99,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    281803057266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail99,068 miles (+3,232)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    774692135233
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass95,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    230847619394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail95,836 miles (+8,342)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    821471087244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,494 miles (+7,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    138589296566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass79,559 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    223351482574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,342 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    952877733562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,335 miles (+11,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    403947402900
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,683 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    826896644348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,824 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    268516643331
    • NoteWarning light on dash board for offside rear light fault but all lights working ok

  20. Fail51,824 miles (+6,864)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    405546143341
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteWarning light on dash board for offside rear light fault but all lights working ok

  21. Pass44,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    315703532337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,960 miles (+5,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    536033532370
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  23. Pass38,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    739372531394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,986 miles (+6,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    426602731427
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass32,266 miles (+5,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    712113230372
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  26. Pass26,859 miles (+4,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    890624439302
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass22,720 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    394166378223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,917 miles (+4,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    461251967238
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating, just acceptable
    • NotePlay/knocking in steering rack

  29. Pass12,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,311 miles
    Test number
    441068756272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KHU

Does LD53 KHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KHU expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KHU?
The MOT on LD53 KHU expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KHU done?
LD53 KHU was recorded at 113,650 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has LD53 KHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KHU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 KHU 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 KHU find?
LD53 KHU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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