BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
LD53 VOAMOT history
LD53 VOA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 83,168 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 VOA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 VOA was last recorded at 83,168 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,669 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,499 miles
- Average per year
- 3,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,168 miles
- 2024 – 79,669 miles
- 2023 – 73,029 miles
- 2022 – 68,162 miles
- 2021 – 62,145 miles
- 2020 – 61,409 miles
- 2019 – 59,234 miles
- 2018 – 55,410 miles
- 2017 – 49,088 miles
- 2016 – 46,135 miles
- 2015 – 44,183 miles
- 2014 – 41,433 miles
- 2013 – 39,646 miles
- 2012 – 39,063 miles
- 2011 – 36,531 miles
- 2010 – 32,711 miles
- 2009 – 28,785 miles
- 2008 – 26,665 miles
- 2007 – 25,469 miles
- 2006 – 18,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,168 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (inner bush)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Discs scored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Rip (inner) sidewall)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,168 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 83,168 miles
- Test number
- 181255889782
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,669 miles (+6,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 79,669 miles
- Test number
- 354800393962
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,029 miles (+4,867)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,029 miles
- Test number
- 974610129546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,162 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 68,162 miles
- Test number
- 588244275331
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,145 miles (+736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 62,145 miles
- Test number
- 651821839067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,409 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,409 miles
- Test number
- 922270446019
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail61,409 miles (+2,175)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,409 miles
- Test number
- 760373843913
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (Upper boot) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,234 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 59,234 miles
- Test number
- 739249846152
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,234 miles (+3,824)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,234 miles
- Test number
- 406701724298
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,410 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 55,410 miles
- Test number
- 222917778780
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Discs scored
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rip (inner) sidewall)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rip sidewall
Fail55,410 miles (+6,322)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,410 miles
- Test number
- 847628519468
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Discs scored
- AdvisoryNearside Front Rip (inner) sidewall)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rip sidewall
Pass49,088 miles (+2,953)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 49,088 miles
- Test number
- 975511967712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,135 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 46,135 miles
- Test number
- 933281786748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,183 miles (+2,750)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 44,183 miles
- Test number
- 319149735114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,433 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,433 miles
- Test number
- 979520444147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,646 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 39,646 miles
- Test number
- 549193143157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,063 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,063 miles
- Test number
- 829024322314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,531 miles (+3,820)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 36,531 miles
- Test number
- 448357631469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,711 miles (+3,926)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,711 miles
- Test number
- 531948090238
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s and o/s/f tyres side walls splitting
- NoteN/s and o/s/r tyre side walls splitting
Pass28,785 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 28,785 miles
- Test number
- 732257909341
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass26,665 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 26,665 miles
- Test number
- 904092858348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,469 miles (+1,344)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 25,469 miles
- Test number
- 463900047496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,125 miles (+5,467)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 24,125 miles
- Test number
- 500875807217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,658 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 18,658 miles
- Test number
- 343504136272
- NoteRear number plate starting to distort
Questions about LD53 VOA
- Does LD53 VOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VOA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 VOA?
- The MOT on LD53 VOA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 VOA done?
- LD53 VOA was recorded at 83,168 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
- Has LD53 VOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 VOA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on LD53 VOA 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 VOA find?
- LD53 VOA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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