BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VGRMOT history

LD53 VGR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LD53 VGR silver 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 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
131,730 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,026 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LD53 VGR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VGR was last recorded at 131,730 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,725 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,730 miles
  • 2022 – 125,016 miles
  • 2021 – 120,637 miles
  • 2019 – 112,512 miles
  • 2018 – 106,489 miles
  • 2017 – 99,705 miles
  • 2016 – 91,924 miles
  • 2015 – 85,133 miles
  • 2014 – 78,226 miles
  • 2013 – 71,494 miles
  • 2012 – 63,886 miles
  • 2011 – 55,998 miles
  • 2010 – 49,329 miles
  • 2009 – 39,374 miles
  • 2008 – 32,384 miles
  • 2007 – 25,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted inside outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,730 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,730 miles
    Test number
    456279090923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted inside out
    • 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))
  2. Fail131,725 miles (+6,709)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    674322432931
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted inside out
    • 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))
  3. Pass125,016 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,016 miles
    Test number
    835695777128
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges
  4. Pass120,637 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    258043221298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,512 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,512 miles
    Test number
    969543062965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,489 miles (+6,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,489 miles
    Test number
    130617784436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass99,705 miles (+7,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    574482039491
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass91,924 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    846275080109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,133 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,133 miles
    Test number
    604051550909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,226 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    588040744347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,494 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    255886233378
    • 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)
  12. Pass63,886 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    398418122301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,998 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    335700031363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,329 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    460408340432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail49,258 miles (+9,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    971505640355
    • FailureInner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass39,374 miles (+6,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,374 miles
    Test number
    922921539347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass32,384 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    911753748388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,078 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    853544557374
    • 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. Pass19,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    354906087013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VGR

Does LD53 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VGR expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VGR?
The MOT on LD53 VGR expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VGR done?
LD53 VGR was recorded at 131,730 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
Has LD53 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VGR has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VGR 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 VGR find?
LD53 VGR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre fitted inside out; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

Browse all LD53V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.