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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 WXFMOT history

LD53 WXF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LD53 WXF silver 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,748 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WXF was last recorded at 79,748 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,746 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,748 miles
  • 2024 – 75,855 miles
  • 2023 – 71,949 miles
  • 2022 – 69,846 miles
  • 2021 – 67,580 miles
  • 2020 – 65,746 miles
  • 2019 – 63,543 miles
  • 2018 – 61,478 miles
  • 2017 – 60,036 miles
  • 2016 – 58,740 miles
  • 2015 – 57,664 miles
  • 2014 – 55,518 miles
  • 2013 – 53,267 miles
  • 2012 – 49,016 miles
  • 2011 – 47,985 miles
  • 2010 – 47,042 miles
  • 2009 – 39,432 miles
  • 2008 – 32,755 miles
  • 2007 – 26,921 miles
  • 2006 – 19,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,748 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,748 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    761342617300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,746 miles (+3,891)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    321939317541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,855 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    325658771808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail75,853 miles (+3,904)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    569942802360
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,949 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    604302666850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,846 miles (+2,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    755720434164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass67,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    812543612785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,580 miles (+1,834)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    296680889239
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    132021000627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,746 miles (+2,203)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    585842680376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,543 miles (+2,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    395369493731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass61,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    710284957126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail61,478 miles (+1,442)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    772997884573
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass60,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    196697759799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,034 miles (+1,294)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    427345644645
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass58,740 miles (+1,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,740 miles
    Test number
    662255129688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    637349147042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  18. Fail57,664 miles (+2,146)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    224398806336
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  19. Pass55,518 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    798620034364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,516 miles (+2,249)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    495629524345
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass53,267 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,267 miles
    Test number
    669957513319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,016 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    827672032335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    397088021363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,979 miles (+937)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    785168421365
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteRear brakes juddering when applied.

  25. Pass47,042 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    923994430391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,432 miles (+6,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    443041539384
    • Note2 child seats fitted to rear
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass32,755 miles (+5,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    763914508346
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass26,921 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    821963607336
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail26,913 miles (+6,932)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,913 miles
    Test number
    230642307366
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass19,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,981 miles
    Test number
    803774806319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,981 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,981 miles
    Test number
    243513206372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 WXF

Does LD53 WXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WXF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WXF?
The MOT on LD53 WXF is valid until 7 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 WXF done?
LD53 WXF was recorded at 79,748 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has LD53 WXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WXF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 WXF 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 WXF find?
LD53 WXF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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