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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LD53 VZEMOT history

LD53 VZE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LD53 VZE 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 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,280 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VZE was last recorded at 135,280 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,523 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,757 miles
Average per year
4,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,280 miles
  • 2025 – 130,523 miles
  • 2024 – 125,315 miles
  • 2019 – 118,798 miles
  • 2018 – 111,179 miles
  • 2017 – 111,165 miles
  • 2016 – 105,141 miles
  • 2015 – 98,365 miles
  • 2014 – 92,631 miles
  • 2013 – 85,903 miles
  • 2012 – 80,164 miles
  • 2011 – 74,375 miles
  • 2010 – 69,589 miles
  • 2009 – 64,092 miles
  • 2008 – 48,325 miles
  • 2006 – 38,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,280 miles
    Test number
    461540672469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail135,280 miles (+4,757)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,280 miles
    Test number
    994512746843
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,523 miles (+5,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    622657297501
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,315 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    272618890023
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ bushes (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,315 miles (+6,517)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,315 miles
    Test number
    818753680677
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ bushes (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,798 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    313716203721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,768 miles (+7,589)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,768 miles
    Test number
    282551894989
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,179 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    170034179798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,165 miles (+6,024)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    346872877213
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass105,141 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    221981916908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,365 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,365 miles
    Test number
    698257905124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,355 miles (+5,724)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    126404905122
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass92,631 miles (+6,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    757021904144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,903 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    719925093076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,164 miles (+5,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    277224502184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass74,375 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    366756101155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail74,239 miles (+4,650)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    439519991020
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,589 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    384947100150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,092 miles (+1,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    171474339137
    • NoteEngine undertray missing

  20. Pass62,876 miles (+14,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    914098399086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,325 miles (+9,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    403749398078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    661351536367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,837 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    764851836334
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LD53 VZE

Does LD53 VZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VZE is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VZE?
The MOT on LD53 VZE is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VZE done?
LD53 VZE was recorded at 135,280 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,864 miles a year.
Has LD53 VZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VZE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VZE 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 VZE find?
LD53 VZE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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