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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 VDRMOT history

LD53 VDR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

LD53 VDR 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 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
172,242 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VDR
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
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VDR was last recorded at 172,242 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 4,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,114 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,128 miles
Average per year
8,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,242 miles
  • 2021 – 168,114 miles
  • 2020 – 164,642 miles
  • 2019 – 164,446 miles
  • 2018 – 158,439 miles
  • 2017 – 153,098 miles
  • 2016 – 146,780 miles
  • 2015 – 139,854 miles
  • 2014 – 125,704 miles
  • 2013 – 113,917 miles
  • 2012 – 93,523 miles
  • 2011 – 84,628 miles
  • 2010 – 80,898 miles
  • 2009 – 72,212 miles
  • 2008 – 63,061 miles
  • 2007 – 49,447 miles
  • 2006 – 35,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,242 miles
    Test number
    700228918377
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Fail172,242 miles (+4,128)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,242 miles
    Test number
    644470912423
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass168,114 miles (+3,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,114 miles
    Test number
    151145395046
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass164,642 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    298182772079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail164,446 miles (+6,007)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,446 miles
    Test number
    723341943240
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,439 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,439 miles
    Test number
    352245459199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,098 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,098 miles
    Test number
    648468497882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,780 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,780 miles
    Test number
    149241911925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,854 miles (+14,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,854 miles
    Test number
    667506543756
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight movement in front lower arm bushes

  10. Pass125,704 miles (+11,787)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    385641734308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr shock absorber sleeve missing

  11. Pass113,917 miles (+20,394)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    489334333341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,523 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    545388002308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    868239201326
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail84,628 miles (+3,730)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    256039001318
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    933972220315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,894 miles (+8,682)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    403732820317
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass72,212 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    851576489225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,061 miles (+13,614)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    314562068494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    703321667214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,447 miles (+14,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    143081667282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass35,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    373606256273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VDR

Does LD53 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VDR expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VDR?
The MOT on LD53 VDR expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VDR done?
LD53 VDR was recorded at 172,242 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 8,579 miles a year.
Has LD53 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VDR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 VDR 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 VDR find?
LD53 VDR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: engine cover fitted; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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