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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 KZLMOT history

LD53 KZL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

LD53 KZL grey 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 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
94,424 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KZL was last recorded at 94,424 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 6,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,046 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,378 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,424 miles
  • 2021 – 88,046 miles
  • 2020 – 85,735 miles
  • 2019 – 81,162 miles
  • 2018 – 74,839 miles
  • 2017 – 63,258 miles
  • 2016 – 56,633 miles
  • 2015 – 54,278 miles
  • 2014 – 52,050 miles
  • 2013 – 50,090 miles
  • 2012 – 48,046 miles
  • 2011 – 44,388 miles
  • 2010 – 38,932 miles
  • 2009 – 32,210 miles
  • 2008 – 25,428 miles
  • 2007 – 19,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake effort slightly weak

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Wipers smearing slightly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    896509911965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake effort slightly weak

  2. Fail94,424 miles (+6,378)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    881343873195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake effort slightly weak

  3. Pass88,046 miles (+2,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    391782438139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass85,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    255217980986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,730 miles (+4,568)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,730 miles
    Test number
    521536174590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass81,162 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    202918871701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail81,157 miles (+6,318)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    834547083305
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,839 miles (+11,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    303441137400
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass63,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    847020124390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,252 miles (+6,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    146056320764
    • 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)

  11. Pass56,633 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    590858027927
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail56,557 miles (+21)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    305489611418
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail56,536 miles (+2,258)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    440150708359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge scrubbed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner edge scrubbed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,278 miles (+2,228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,278 miles
    Test number
    103564351804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

  15. Pass52,050 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    338011554284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,090 miles (+2,044)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    135027143271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges slightly
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp cracked

  17. Pass48,046 miles (+3,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    699937432226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f/ fog lamp cracked

  18. Pass44,388 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    226418951211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,932 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    664831160209
    • 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 brake re-action bushes are weak

  20. Fail38,932 miles (+6,722)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    562480060254
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 brake re-action bushes are weak

  21. Pass32,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,210 miles
    Test number
    373331869216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,210 miles (+6,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,210 miles
    Test number
    201351969248
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass25,428 miles (+5,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    731598348233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  24. Pass19,911 miles (+2,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,911 miles
    Test number
    710037867232
    • NoteLarge sump/subframe covers fitted

  25. Pass17,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,377 miles
    Test number
    542248477041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KZL

Does LD53 KZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KZL expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KZL?
The MOT on LD53 KZL expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KZL done?
LD53 KZL was recorded at 94,424 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has LD53 KZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KZL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 KZL 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 KZL find?
LD53 KZL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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