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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 WMYMOT history

LD53 WMY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LD53 WMY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
120,226 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WMY was last recorded at 120,226 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 8,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,332 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,894 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,226 miles
  • 2021 – 111,332 miles
  • 2020 – 100,792 miles
  • 2019 – 94,600 miles
  • 2018 – 92,293 miles
  • 2017 – 91,948 miles
  • 2016 – 89,522 miles
  • 2015 – 85,504 miles
  • 2014 – 83,018 miles
  • 2013 – 78,184 miles
  • 2012 – 71,219 miles
  • 2011 – 65,555 miles
  • 2010 – 59,884 miles
  • 2009 – 53,798 miles
  • 2008 – 47,157 miles
  • 2007 – 39,903 miles
  • 2006 – 34,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,226 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,226 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    151587796144
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  2. Pass111,332 miles (+10,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    852103521229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass100,792 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    909743101804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail100,791 miles (+5,534)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    315071338919
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure GRILL INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass95,257 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,257 miles
    Test number
    246910464141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    589717794441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,600 miles (+2,307)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    696025360986
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass92,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    864205479478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,293 miles (+1,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    539069455390
    • FailureFront Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Both sides (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Pass91,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    406915032466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,418 miles (+1,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    637013498742
    • FailureFront Brake hose modified and seriously weakened Bth (3.6.A.3)
  12. Pass89,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    229411085208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,522 miles (+4,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    124285016333
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass85,504 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    248557125193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,018 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    166786064293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  16. Pass83,018 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    785676364259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  17. Pass78,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    345077163211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,184 miles (+6,965)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    485187063268
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass71,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    445391662226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail71,219 miles (+5,664)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    817061662227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass65,555 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    549449161263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,884 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,884 miles
    Test number
    891149050201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,798 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    544611479270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBulb failure warning light showing on dash
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre is worn to the legal limit
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn to the legal limit
  24. Fail53,798 miles (+6,641)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    602398669261
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBulb failure warning light showing on dash
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre is worn to the legal limit
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn to the legal limit
  25. Pass47,157 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    624663668252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,129 miles (+7,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    654061268233
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass39,903 miles (+4,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    794791177219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass34,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    641158966222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 WMY

Does LD53 WMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WMY expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WMY?
The MOT on LD53 WMY expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WMY done?
LD53 WMY was recorded at 120,226 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has LD53 WMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WMY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 WMY 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 WMY find?
LD53 WMY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipes corroded.

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