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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 VYUMOT history

LD53 VYU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LD53 VYU 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,941 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VYU was last recorded at 140,941 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,298 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,643 miles
Average per year
5,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,941 miles
  • 2024 – 137,298 miles
  • 2023 – 128,874 miles
  • 2022 – 119,986 miles
  • 2021 – 115,039 miles
  • 2020 – 112,033 miles
  • 2019 – 109,979 miles
  • 2018 – 106,688 miles
  • 2017 – 104,167 miles
  • 2016 – 102,757 miles
  • 2015 – 97,939 miles
  • 2014 – 91,306 miles
  • 2013 – 82,706 miles
  • 2012 – 74,441 miles
  • 2011 – 67,087 miles
  • 2009 – 54,114 miles
  • 2008 – 47,164 miles
  • 2007 – 39,572 miles
  • 2006 – 27,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,941 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    622834658435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,298 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,298 miles
    Test number
    743923795140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPipes painted

  3. Fail137,288 miles (+8,414)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,288 miles
    Test number
    698047991836
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible power inverter fitted to non H.I.D LAMP UNIT (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fornt to rear over petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible power inverter fitted to a non H.I.D head lamp unit (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,874 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    243080771723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    463741181049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,986 miles (+4,947)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    267684900514
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass115,039 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    199823739986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,033 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,033 miles
    Test number
    613359547221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,979 miles (+3,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    596499157597
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass106,688 miles (+2,521)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    616390748167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration lamp lens is missing
    • AdvisoryOil level is low showing on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWasher tank cover is missing

  11. Pass104,167 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    371739598525
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass102,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    649276516484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,757 miles (+4,818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    722613235010
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass97,939 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    538017529572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,934 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    363631182483
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass91,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    337825544490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail91,306 miles (+8,600)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    557474944232
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,706 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    328611263226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,441 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,441 miles
    Test number
    167884362227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    356916651468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,087 miles (+12,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    295086051222
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass54,114 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    254971209360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,164 miles (+7,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    284460498250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,572 miles (+11,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,572 miles
    Test number
    874145497298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,589 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    304873596427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates slightly discoloured

Questions about LD53 VYU

Does LD53 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VYU is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VYU?
The MOT on LD53 VYU is valid until 8 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 VYU done?
LD53 VYU was recorded at 140,941 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,897 miles a year.
Has LD53 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VYU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VYU 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 VYU find?
LD53 VYU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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