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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 KZWMOT history

LD53 KZW is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LD53 KZW purple 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 Jan 2026
Mileage
161,593 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KZW was last recorded at 161,593 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 1,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,491 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,102 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,593 miles
  • 2023 – 160,491 miles
  • 2021 – 158,743 miles
  • 2020 – 154,172 miles
  • 2019 – 145,995 miles
  • 2018 – 142,431 miles
  • 2017 – 137,358 miles
  • 2016 – 131,018 miles
  • 2015 – 111,838 miles
  • 2014 – 101,045 miles
  • 2013 – 90,566 miles
  • 2012 – 89,236 miles
  • 2011 – 80,228 miles
  • 2010 – 71,257 miles
  • 2009 – 60,931 miles
  • 2008 – 54,687 miles
  • 2007 – 46,754 miles
  • 2006 – 34,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,593 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,593 miles (+1,102)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,593 miles
    Test number
    144900737199
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass160,491 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    539460614701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,743 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,743 miles
    Test number
    899891012144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,172 miles (+8,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    217206512642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal ,small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,995 miles (+3,564)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    652259667422
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump, small (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal ,small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,431 miles (+5,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,431 miles
    Test number
    353445607942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak

  7. Pass137,358 miles (+6,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,358 miles
    Test number
    985371841817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass131,018 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,018 miles
    Test number
    351655847891
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass124,365 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,365 miles
    Test number
    833472439698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,838 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    889613645158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    166989774108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,045 miles (+10,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    925799974133
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass90,566 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,566 miles
    Test number
    799249493189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,236 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,236 miles
    Test number
    438757252285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,228 miles (+8,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    727839361200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing 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 Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,257 miles (+10,326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    170153270299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,931 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,931 miles
    Test number
    872395979241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    883406098167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,687 miles (+7,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    891754098175
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass46,754 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,754 miles
    Test number
    173404807297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,511 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,511 miles
    Test number
    540709707056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    312304166484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KZW

Does LD53 KZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KZW expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KZW?
The MOT on LD53 KZW expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KZW done?
LD53 KZW was recorded at 161,593 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has LD53 KZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KZW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LD53 KZW 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 KZW find?
LD53 KZW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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