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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 PHKMOT history

LD53 PHK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

LD53 PHK 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 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
174,210 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 PHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 PHK was last recorded at 174,210 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 6,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,839 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,371 miles
Average per year
9,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,210 miles
  • 2023 – 162,668 miles
  • 2022 – 161,126 miles
  • 2021 – 154,515 miles
  • 2020 – 151,683 miles
  • 2019 – 139,695 miles
  • 2018 – 131,578 miles
  • 2017 – 110,201 miles
  • 2016 – 103,890 miles
  • 2015 – 96,303 miles
  • 2014 – 93,889 miles
  • 2013 – 89,840 miles
  • 2012 – 85,365 miles
  • 2011 – 80,808 miles
  • 2010 – 75,834 miles
  • 2009 – 58,396 miles
  • 2008 – 34,765 miles
  • 2007 – 13,290 miles
  • 2006 – 11,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,210 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,210 miles
    Test number
    496421176606
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

  2. Fail174,210 miles (+6,371)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,210 miles
    Test number
    634281970374
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

  3. Pass167,839 miles (+5,171)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,839 miles
    Test number
    163162168756
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass162,668 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,668 miles
    Test number
    813039864442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,126 miles (+6,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,126 miles
    Test number
    398567672018
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,515 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,515 miles
    Test number
    931515571120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,683 miles (+4,939)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,683 miles
    Test number
    648692448908
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front - rear at side of fuel tank 2 in total (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,744 miles (+7,049)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    450566073068
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass139,695 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    986586000691
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,695 miles (+8,117)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    888633673154
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,578 miles (+21,377)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    947456096817
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,201 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,201 miles
    Test number
    357808975217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,890 miles (+7,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    705753187294
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly worn
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen zone b
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded not excessive

  14. Pass96,303 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,303 miles
    Test number
    829285365037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,889 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    145796774026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,819 miles (+3,979)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    416920074085
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s f disc rusty on edge
    • NoteN/s/r disc rusty

  17. Pass89,840 miles (+4,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    935023163017
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake discs pitted and rusty but performance ok

  18. Pass85,365 miles (+4,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    907107162043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake discs rusty

  19. Pass80,808 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    165131961038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,834 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    280526970096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass75,834 miles (+17,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    651216070073
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass58,396 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    411693619147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,374 miles (+23,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,374 miles
    Test number
    372022419167
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass34,765 miles (+21,475)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,765 miles
    Test number
    144168098483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    214188087027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,290 miles (+260)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,290 miles
    Test number
    522758087019
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass13,030 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,030 miles
    Test number
    922524057011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,923 miles
    Test number
    142162316312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 PHK

Does LD53 PHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 PHK expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 PHK?
The MOT on LD53 PHK expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 PHK done?
LD53 PHK was recorded at 174,210 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 9,000 miles a year.
Has LD53 PHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 PHK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 PHK 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 PHK find?
LD53 PHK passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17, and 4 more.

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