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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

LD53 VGEMOT history

LD53 VGE is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LD53 VGE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,663 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VGE was last recorded at 94,663 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2019: 89,010 miles, lower than 97,006 miles on 12 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,663 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,663 miles
  • 2024 – 93,829 miles
  • 2023 – 92,501 miles
  • 2022 – 91,436 miles
  • 2021 – 90,740 miles
  • 2020 – 89,684 miles
  • 2019 – 89,010 miles
  • 2018 – 97,006 miles
  • 2017 – 84,786 miles
  • 2016 – 82,207 miles
  • 2015 – 79,496 miles
  • 2014 – 76,721 miles
  • 2013 – 72,008 miles
  • 2012 – 67,470 miles
  • 2011 – 61,123 miles
  • 2010 – 54,656 miles
  • 2009 – 48,865 miles
  • 2008 – 40,945 miles
  • 2007 – 33,509 miles
  • 2006 – 25,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,663 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,663 miles
    Test number
    786070610669
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,663 miles (+834)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,663 miles
    Test number
    639840414081
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,829 miles (+1,328)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    336130034384
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  4. Pass92,501 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,501 miles
    Test number
    265102094946
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn

  5. Pass91,436 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,436 miles
    Test number
    323211642367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,740 miles (+1,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    388900173690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass89,684 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    892663606725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    825820859414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads sensor wire not attached on pad.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail89,010 miles (-7,996)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    847884114557
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads sensor wire not attached on pad.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass97,006 miles (+12,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,006 miles
    Test number
    194064362830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,786 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    815526613171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,207 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    484986835760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,496 miles (+2,775)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    837934355135
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear differencial leaking

  14. Pass76,721 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    226773214246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,008 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    616497003226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,470 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    218490812292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    245525111231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,123 miles (+6,467)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    797894011266
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,656 miles (+5,791)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    134445360279
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres worn low and have small cracks/splits on the edges

  20. Pass48,865 miles (+7,920)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    352330059442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,945 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    894612668206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,509 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    273460447263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    551217746264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VGE

Does LD53 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VGE is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VGE?
The MOT on LD53 VGE is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VGE done?
LD53 VGE was recorded at 94,663 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,584 miles a year.
Has LD53 VGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VGE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 VGE find?
LD53 VGE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear.; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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