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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 VNTMOT history

LD53 VNT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LD53 VNT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
111,992 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VNT was last recorded at 111,992 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,657 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
4,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,992 miles
  • 2023 – 110,657 miles
  • 2022 – 109,664 miles
  • 2021 – 107,691 miles
  • 2020 – 103,720 miles
  • 2019 – 102,630 miles
  • 2018 – 99,657 miles
  • 2017 – 97,834 miles
  • 2016 – 95,345 miles
  • 2015 – 93,908 miles
  • 2014 – 89,856 miles
  • 2013 – 86,524 miles
  • 2012 – 82,806 miles
  • 2011 – 76,658 miles
  • 2010 – 68,533 miles
  • 2009 – 61,666 miles
  • 2008 – 50,033 miles
  • 2007 – 39,108 miles
  • 2006 – 28,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,992 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights could do with restoration (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,992 miles (+1,335)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,992 miles
    Test number
    345162378371
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights could do with restoration (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass110,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    966326474722
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming on rear underside

  3. Fail110,657 miles (+993)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    364475571545
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses cleaned (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming on rear underside

  4. Pass109,664 miles (+1,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,664 miles
    Test number
    833653887135
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,691 miles (+3,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    270134678424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fryed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,720 miles
    Test number
    735481951494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,720 miles (+1,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,720 miles
    Test number
    324176680681
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass102,630 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    412790478822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,614 miles (+2,957)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,614 miles
    Test number
    451135349315
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,657 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    408298029567
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread and perished

  11. Pass97,834 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    589780627398
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass95,345 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    446407505694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,908 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    220667881950
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn

  14. Pass89,856 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,856 miles
    Test number
    277283274222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,753 miles (+3,229)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    199506164249
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass86,524 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,524 miles
    Test number
    316586063446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass82,806 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    737702272294
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass76,658 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    766582761235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,533 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    490433860258
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass68,533 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    920063860266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    352315269231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,666 miles (+11,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    393585269268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass50,033 miles (+10,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    304558448221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,108 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    714077967219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass39,108 miles (+10,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    791857567238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,530 miles
    Test number
    122501576249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,530 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,530 miles
    Test number
    614831376249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD53 VNT

Does LD53 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VNT expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VNT?
The MOT on LD53 VNT expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VNT done?
LD53 VNT was recorded at 111,992 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 4,645 miles a year.
Has LD53 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VNT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VNT 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 VNT find?
LD53 VNT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights could do with restoration; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush worn, and 3 more.

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