BMW 316
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,895 cc
LD53 VNCMOT history
LD53 VNC is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 143,561 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VNC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VNC was last recorded at 143,561 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 9,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Oct 2011: 48,897 miles, lower than 50,386 miles on 16 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,378 miles · 23 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,183 miles
- Average per year
- 6,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 143,561 miles
- 2023 – 134,378 miles
- 2022 – 123,741 miles
- 2020 – 121,224 miles
- 2018 – 112,752 miles
- 2017 – 109,050 miles
- 2016 – 97,584 miles
- 2015 – 91,437 miles
- 2014 – 84,314 miles
- 2013 – 75,965 miles
- 2012 – 68,147 miles
- 2011 – 60,284 miles
- 2010 – 50,386 miles
- 2009 – 41,507 miles
- 2008 – 32,879 miles
- 2007 – 28,554 miles
- 2006 – 25,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,561 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread also
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Oil level low lamp on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,561 miles (+9,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 143,561 miles
- Test number
- 576428069416
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass134,378 miles (+10,637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 134,378 miles
- Test number
- 191026181896
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass123,741 miles (+2,517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,741 miles
- Test number
- 282397901113
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass121,224 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,224 miles
- Test number
- 939184551263
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil level low lamp on dash
- AdvisoryOil weep
- AdvisoryWater topped up
Fail121,224 miles (+8,472)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,224 miles
- Test number
- 112973644946
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil level low lamp on dash
- AdvisoryOil weep
- AdvisoryWater topped up
Pass112,752 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,752 miles
- Test number
- 606898259551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,744 miles (+3,694)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,744 miles
- Test number
- 630490258793
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside ( bulbs in wrong ) (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass109,050 miles (+11,466)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,050 miles
- Test number
- 439305337854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,584 miles (+6,147)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 97,584 miles
- Test number
- 826947134114
- AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn both (2.5.C.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass91,437 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,437 miles
- Test number
- 487388249302
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Both front brake caliper hoses are beginning to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Fail91,437 miles (+7,123)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,437 miles
- Test number
- 431140993842
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Both front brake caliper hoses are beginning to perish
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are approx 1.8mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Pass84,314 miles (+72)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,314 miles
- Test number
- 947991384280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEml light on
- NoteOs mirror glass cracked
- NotePropshaft coupling splitting
- NoteRear brake pipes have surface rust
Fail84,242 miles (+8,277)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,242 miles
- Test number
- 386505974274
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEml light on
- NoteOs mirror glass cracked
- NotePropshaft coupling splitting
- NoteRear brake pipes have surface rust
Pass75,965 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,965 miles
- Test number
- 118222063218
- NoteEml on
Fail75,965 miles (+7,818)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,965 miles
- Test number
- 787722663233
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEml on
Pass68,147 miles (+7,863)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 236092872243
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteN/S/F type perished
- NoteEngine management fault light on.
Pass60,284 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,284 miles
- Test number
- 327600381400
- NoteDrivers door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view
Fail60,284 miles (+11,387)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,284 miles
- Test number
- 799400681217
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDrivers door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view
Fail48,897 miles (-1,489)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,897 miles
- Test number
- 579989871274
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass50,386 miles (+8,879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 50,386 miles
- Test number
- 993739150222
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass41,507 miles (+8,628)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,507 miles
- Test number
- 733358669282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass32,879 miles (+706)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 32,879 miles
- Test number
- 281029488224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,173 miles (+3,619)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,173 miles
- Test number
- 161484888178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,554 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,554 miles
- Test number
- 300580367116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 25,519 miles
- Test number
- 200167966443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 VNC
- Does LD53 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 VNC expired on 22 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VNC?
- The MOT on LD53 VNC expired on 22 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 VNC done?
- LD53 VNC was recorded at 143,561 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 6,552 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VNC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VNC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 VNC find?
- LD53 VNC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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