BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
LD53 VFRMOT history
LD53 VFR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 121,805 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VFR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VFR was last recorded at 121,805 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 13,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,781 miles · 13 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,024 miles
- Average per year
- 5,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 121,805 miles
- 2023 – 108,781 miles
- 2022 – 97,817 miles
- 2021 – 97,178 miles
- 2020 – 96,044 miles
- 2019 – 94,848 miles
- 2018 – 92,391 miles
- 2017 – 89,323 miles
- 2016 – 86,926 miles
- 2015 – 82,281 miles
- 2014 – 77,567 miles
- 2013 – 72,469 miles
- 2012 – 67,011 miles
- 2011 – 60,915 miles
- 2010 – 54,647 miles
- 2009 – 48,382 miles
- 2008 – 41,650 miles
- 2007 – 33,435 miles
- 2006 – 24,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,805 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside 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)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,805 miles (+13,024)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,805 miles
- Test number
- 917021724443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,781 miles (+10,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,781 miles
- Test number
- 727966395585
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,817 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,817 miles
- Test number
- 281506312000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,817 miles (+639)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,817 miles
- Test number
- 793174784390
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,178 miles (+1,134)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,178 miles
- Test number
- 362225395414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,044 miles (+1,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,044 miles
- Test number
- 272091021255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,848 miles (+2,457)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,848 miles
- Test number
- 707695858524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,391 miles (+3,068)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,391 miles
- Test number
- 704801503604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,323 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 89,323 miles
- Test number
- 926241214900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,926 miles (+4,645)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,926 miles
- Test number
- 272304979410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,281 miles
- Test number
- 168011697052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,281 miles (+4,714)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,281 miles
- Test number
- 142641151472
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass77,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 77,567 miles
- Test number
- 969014094215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,567 miles (+5,098)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,567 miles
- Test number
- 345414794469
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass72,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,469 miles
- Test number
- 139218083230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,469 miles (+5,458)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,469 miles
- Test number
- 238337683230
- 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)
- FailureOffside 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)
Pass67,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 67,011 miles
- Test number
- 916045102312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,011 miles (+6,096)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,011 miles
- Test number
- 245504702328
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,915 miles (+6,268)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,915 miles
- Test number
- 739745801330
- NoteFront pads and discs
Pass54,647 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,647 miles
- Test number
- 690285800338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,566 miles (+6,184)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,566 miles
- Test number
- 822302500332
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,382 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,382 miles
- Test number
- 180829409339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,125 miles (+6,475)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,125 miles
- Test number
- 613026009339
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass41,650 miles (+8,215)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,650 miles
- Test number
- 964419208353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 33,435 miles
- Test number
- 191739307385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,435 miles (+8,581)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,435 miles
- Test number
- 272096207315
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass24,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 24,854 miles
- Test number
- 184030616377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VFR
- Does LD53 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VFR expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VFR?
- The MOT on LD53 VFR expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VFR done?
- LD53 VFR was recorded at 121,805 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VFR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VFR 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 VFR find?
- LD53 VFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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