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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 VVLMOT history

LD53 VVL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LD53 VVL grey 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 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,433 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VVL was last recorded at 69,433 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,007 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,426 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,433 miles
  • 2024 – 66,007 miles
  • 2023 – 64,367 miles
  • 2022 – 61,381 miles
  • 2021 – 58,576 miles
  • 2019 – 50,639 miles
  • 2017 – 41,889 miles
  • 2016 – 40,642 miles
  • 2015 – 39,471 miles
  • 2014 – 38,639 miles
  • 2013 – 37,015 miles
  • 2012 – 35,567 miles
  • 2011 – 33,497 miles
  • 2010 – 31,387 miles
  • 2009 – 28,309 miles
  • 2008 – 25,209 miles
  • 2007 – 22,439 miles
  • 2006 – 19,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hand brake has high travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,433 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    912981876621
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail69,433 miles (+3,426)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    651343862907
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass66,007 miles (+1,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    180720980751
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link boots slightly split
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,367 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    636830039664
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,356 miles (+2,975)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    350673141035
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,381 miles (+2,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,381 miles
    Test number
    521540529595
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,576 miles (+2,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    438688218891
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has high travel

  8. Pass55,730 miles (+5,091)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    243370964385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has high travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,639 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    376903305800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,738 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,738 miles
    Test number
    388960376190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,889 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    397781272152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,642 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,642 miles
    Test number
    859037399285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,471 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    428159841365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,639 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,639 miles
    Test number
    946911354354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,015 miles (+1,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    335744753379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass35,567 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,567 miles
    Test number
    377368442309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    536109541350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,497 miles (+2,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    686629341346
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass31,387 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    761560650370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,309 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,309 miles
    Test number
    490081459345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,209 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    443337938314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,439 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    894131857303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,703 miles
    Test number
    262394256344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 VVL

Does LD53 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VVL is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VVL?
The MOT on LD53 VVL is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VVL done?
LD53 VVL was recorded at 69,433 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has LD53 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VVL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 VVL 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 VVL find?
LD53 VVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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