BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LD53 KNXMOT history
LD53 KNX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 121,530 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 KNX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 KNX was last recorded at 121,530 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 8,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 112,765 miles · 17 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,765 miles
- Average per year
- 6,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 121,530 miles
- 2023 – 112,765 miles
- 2022 – 95,735 miles
- 2021 – 94,059 miles
- 2020 – 91,954 miles
- 2019 – 77,707 miles
- 2018 – 72,647 miles
- 2017 – 69,801 miles
- 2016 – 64,741 miles
- 2015 – 61,218 miles
- 2014 – 53,897 miles
- 2013 – 42,251 miles
- 2012 – 32,274 miles
- 2011 – 29,503 miles
- 2010 – 26,600 miles
- 2009 – 23,327 miles
- 2008 – 19,669 miles
- 2006 – 13,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,530 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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, 2009–2014
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,530 miles (+8,765)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,530 miles
- Test number
- 981173556038
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass112,765 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,765 miles
- Test number
- 618398937756
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail112,715 miles (+107)5 major1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,715 miles
- Test number
- 428641260294
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPB lever reserve travel requirements just met, system might require adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear service brake needs attention
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp insecure slightly
Fail112,608 miles (+16,873)1 dangerous8 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,608 miles
- Test number
- 247550480685
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both flashing continually (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPB lever reserve travel requirements just met, system might require adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp insecure slightly
Pass95,735 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,735 miles
- Test number
- 822734404811
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,059 miles (+2,105)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,059 miles
- Test number
- 310824726173
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,954 miles (+14,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 91,954 miles
- Test number
- 413110570897
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,707 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 77,707 miles
- Test number
- 476632122133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass72,647 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,647 miles
- Test number
- 803353598510
- AdvisoryAll 4 tires cracking between tread
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass69,801 miles (+5,060)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 69,801 miles
- Test number
- 878280556375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,741 miles
- Test number
- 912358162883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,740 miles (+3,522)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,740 miles
- Test number
- 727560490554
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,218 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,218 miles
- Test number
- 881147425453
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail61,217 miles (+7,320)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,217 miles
- Test number
- 641977479846
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass53,897 miles (+11,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 53,897 miles
- Test number
- 775490424244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,251 miles (+9,977)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 42,251 miles
- Test number
- 925048523228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,274 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,274 miles
- Test number
- 347821832482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,503 miles (+2,903)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 29,503 miles
- Test number
- 115953021278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,600 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 26,600 miles
- Test number
- 532433500234
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass23,327 miles (+3,658)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 23,327 miles
- Test number
- 110109829243
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 19,669 miles
- Test number
- 271307028273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,669 miles (+6,212)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,669 miles
- Test number
- 992257328265
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass13,457 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 13,457 miles
- Test number
- 621148256292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,451 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,451 miles
- Test number
- 844087256286
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Questions about LD53 KNX
- Does LD53 KNX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 KNX expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 KNX?
- The MOT on LD53 KNX expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 KNX done?
- LD53 KNX was recorded at 121,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 6,031 miles a year.
- Has LD53 KNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 KNX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 KNX 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 KNX find?
- LD53 KNX passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 10 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; front brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside, and 7 more.
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