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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 KZCMOT history

LD53 KZC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

LD53 KZC 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 2023
Mileage
175,672 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KZC was last recorded at 175,672 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 9,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,085 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,587 miles
Average per year
8,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,672 miles
  • 2021 – 166,085 miles
  • 2020 – 157,918 miles
  • 2019 – 133,832 miles
  • 2018 – 110,371 miles
  • 2016 – 100,364 miles
  • 2015 – 94,026 miles
  • 2014 – 88,447 miles
  • 2013 – 81,663 miles
  • 2012 – 74,623 miles
  • 2011 – 66,903 miles
  • 2010 – 59,306 miles
  • 2009 – 52,469 miles
  • 2008 – 44,441 miles
  • 2007 – 34,229 miles
  • 2006 – 32,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,672 miles
    Test number
    927160034105
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail175,671 miles (+9,586)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,671 miles
    Test number
    467506707868
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,085 miles (+8,167)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,085 miles
    Test number
    446921850551
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass157,918 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,918 miles
    Test number
    333790968675
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail157,918 miles4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,918 miles
    Test number
    596013477172
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,914 miles (+24,082)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,914 miles
    Test number
    279097099587
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,832 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,832 miles
    Test number
    699771916076
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F and Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,832 miles (+23,461)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,832 miles
    Test number
    629470971047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F and Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,371 miles (+10,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,371 miles
    Test number
    962160826453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,364 miles
    Test number
    962033477364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail100,364 miles (+6,338)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,364 miles
    Test number
    929655020220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass94,026 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    633936791935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear A tyre has minor damage to inner side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail94,025 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    234532983007
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear A tyre inner side wall has damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail94,023 miles (+5,576)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    357632368214
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear A tyre inner side wall has damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass88,447 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    197944494232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,416 miles (+6,753)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    497803894257
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,663 miles (+7,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    207716503201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass74,623 miles (+7,720)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    727479012380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

  19. Pass66,903 miles (+7,597)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    288288811390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on outer edges

  20. Pass59,306 miles (+6,837)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    434535510383
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 60 / 65% worn
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 2.5 / 3.0 mm

  21. Pass52,469 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    944727319363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,441 miles (+10,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,441 miles
    Test number
    840022028301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,229 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    442214727445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,800 miles (+1,569)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    674248997192
    • NoteCuts in both front tyres,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.

  25. Pass32,231 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,231 miles
    Test number
    101494216259
    • NoteDamage nearside front wheel rim.
    • NoteDamage sidewall nearside front tyre.
    • NoteOffside hand brake reading just in required percentage.

Questions about LD53 KZC

Does LD53 KZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KZC expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KZC?
The MOT on LD53 KZC expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KZC done?
LD53 KZC was recorded at 175,672 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 8,811 miles a year.
Has LD53 KZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KZC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 KZC 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 KZC find?
LD53 KZC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, and 1 more.

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