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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VMYMOT history

LD53 VMY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LD53 VMY black 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,226 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VMY was last recorded at 82,226 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2023: 74,692 miles, lower than 74,861 miles on 13 Jul 2023.

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
79,049 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,226 miles
  • 2025 – 79,049 miles
  • 2024 – 76,928 miles
  • 2023 – 74,692 miles
  • 2022 – 71,889 miles
  • 2021 – 68,767 miles
  • 2020 – 67,249 miles
  • 2019 – 64,542 miles
  • 2018 – 61,012 miles
  • 2017 – 57,725 miles
  • 2016 – 53,923 miles
  • 2015 – 50,082 miles
  • 2014 – 47,632 miles
  • 2013 – 43,897 miles
  • 2012 – 41,246 miles
  • 2011 – 38,701 miles
  • 2010 – 36,511 miles
  • 2008 – 28,017 miles
  • 2007 – 22,693 miles
  • 2006 – 15,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,226 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,226 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,226 miles
    Test number
    417054224319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,049 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    501744250774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,928 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    625792130506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,692 miles (-169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    719119751465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,861 miles (+2,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    178014082061
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass71,889 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    121778375508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,876 miles (+3,109)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,876 miles
    Test number
    845862689503
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass68,767 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    457826132149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,249 miles (+2,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    719664477872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,542 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    893362412978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,012 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,012 miles
    Test number
    823488064111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on wear bars

  12. Pass57,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    946387095698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail57,725 miles (+3,802)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    807052605409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    890313254968
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail53,923 miles (+3,841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    995188503828
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre close to cords showing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass50,082 miles (+100)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    358527095172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge

  17. Fail49,982 miles (+2,350)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    269469785428
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge

  18. Pass47,632 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,632 miles
    Test number
    117549094198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail47,619 miles (+3,722)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    507037894157
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,897 miles (+2,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    276868093456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail41,246 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    376260002497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,246 miles (+2,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    396250002416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    748820101216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,701 miles (+2,190)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    937090801223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass36,511 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    471090600261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,503 miles (+8,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    874388690184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass28,017 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    594182108350
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass22,693 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,693 miles
    Test number
    764147497203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,510 miles
    Test number
    431846836207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VMY

Does LD53 VMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VMY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VMY?
The MOT on LD53 VMY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VMY done?
LD53 VMY was recorded at 82,226 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has LD53 VMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VMY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 VMY find?
LD53 VMY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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