BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LD53 KZJMOT history
LD53 KZJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,102 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 KZJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 KZJ was last recorded at 96,102 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,386 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,716 miles
- Average per year
- 4,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,102 miles
- 2025 – 93,386 miles
- 2024 – 91,542 miles
- 2023 – 89,683 miles
- 2022 – 88,048 miles
- 2021 – 87,130 miles
- 2020 – 86,617 miles
- 2019 – 84,220 miles
- 2018 – 77,220 miles
- 2017 – 70,327 miles
- 2016 – 63,163 miles
- 2015 – 56,780 miles
- 2014 – 52,540 miles
- 2013 – 46,848 miles
- 2012 – 40,572 miles
- 2011 – 36,450 miles
- 2010 – 31,656 miles
- 2009 – 26,325 miles
- 2008 – 22,066 miles
- 2007 – 17,932 miles
- 2006 – 13,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,102 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake warning light on ( yellow)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,102 miles (+2,716)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,102 miles
- Test number
- 643746857860
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,386 miles (+1,844)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 93,386 miles
- Test number
- 563267238550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,542 miles (+1,859)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 91,542 miles
- Test number
- 105637808309
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAmber brake warning light on.
- AdvisoryIntermittant fault on washers.
Pass89,683 miles (+1,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,683 miles
- Test number
- 547032249787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,048 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 88,048 miles
- Test number
- 657563989204
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on ( yellow)
Fail88,048 miles (+918)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,048 miles
- Test number
- 597847703806
- Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on ( yellow)
Pass87,130 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 87,130 miles
- Test number
- 953390485767
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on ( yellow)
Fail87,130 miles (+513)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,130 miles
- Test number
- 987501004778
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on ( yellow)
Pass86,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,617 miles
- Test number
- 902865015925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,617 miles (+2,397)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,617 miles
- Test number
- 996470579062
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,220 miles (+7,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,220 miles
- Test number
- 879077817981
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,220 miles (+6,893)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,220 miles
- Test number
- 512671905352
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,327 miles (+7,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,327 miles
- Test number
- 175045443492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)
Pass63,163 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 63,163 miles
- Test number
- 608070797804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,038 miles (+6,258)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,038 miles
- Test number
- 845516920084
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Pass56,780 miles (+4,240)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 56,780 miles
- Test number
- 365480315238
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre rear seatbelt mechanism does not release
- NoteOffside front tyre shows signs of wear in patches on inner edge (not within measured area)
Pass52,540 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,540 miles
- Test number
- 835035904399
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,848 miles (+6,276)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,848 miles
- Test number
- 335287583455
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,572 miles (+4,122)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 40,572 miles
- Test number
- 536909882224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,450 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 36,450 miles
- Test number
- 628998491291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,656 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,656 miles
- Test number
- 671528900394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,325 miles (+4,259)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,325 miles
- Test number
- 424313399280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,066 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,066 miles
- Test number
- 111675698297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,932 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,932 miles
- Test number
- 630580517319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 13,215 miles
- Test number
- 242356696212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 KZJ
- Does LD53 KZJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 KZJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 KZJ?
- The MOT on LD53 KZJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 KZJ done?
- LD53 KZJ was recorded at 96,102 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
- Has LD53 KZJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 KZJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 KZJ 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 KZJ find?
- LD53 KZJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.