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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 YYPMOT history

LD53 YYP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

LD53 YYP black 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 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
125,649 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YYP was last recorded at 125,649 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 1,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2017: 110,310 miles, lower than 110,356 miles on 4 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,337 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,312 miles
Average per year
6,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,649 miles
  • 2023 – 124,337 miles
  • 2022 – 123,873 miles
  • 2019 – 120,735 miles
  • 2018 – 115,719 miles
  • 2017 – 110,310 miles
  • 2016 – 106,354 miles
  • 2015 – 100,518 miles
  • 2014 – 94,347 miles
  • 2013 – 91,567 miles
  • 2012 – 84,553 miles
  • 2011 – 73,249 miles
  • 2010 – 62,081 miles
  • 2009 – 44,586 miles
  • 2008 – 28,061 miles
  • 2007 – 21,003 miles
  • 2006 – 12,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,649 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,649 miles
    Test number
    466443199675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,337 miles (+464)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,337 miles
    Test number
    983262329790
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,873 miles (+3,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,873 miles
    Test number
    854920878702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass120,735 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    706683170488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,719 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    492143222209
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail115,671 miles (+5,361)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,671 miles
    Test number
    893313946778
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass110,310 miles (-46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    175772136807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Fail110,356 miles (+4,002)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    592481898099
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass106,354 miles (+22)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    223572584668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  10. Fail106,332 miles (+5,814)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,332 miles
    Test number
    463924440763
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  11. Pass100,518 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,518 miles
    Test number
    516241135112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,474 miles (+6,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    798657725105
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass94,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    266490724154
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  14. Fail94,347 miles (+2,780)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    247589214141
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  15. Pass91,567 miles (+7,014)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,567 miles
    Test number
    999311133126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass84,553 miles (+11,304)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    755435192065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,249 miles (+11,168)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    158308181409
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  18. Pass62,081 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    233411790020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,032 miles (+17,446)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,032 miles
    Test number
    101239180072
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass44,586 miles (+16,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    863739089036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass28,061 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    864123278065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,003 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,003 miles
    Test number
    961110367053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,498 miles
    Test number
    122257746008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YYP

Does LD53 YYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YYP expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YYP?
The MOT on LD53 YYP expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YYP done?
LD53 YYP was recorded at 125,649 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 6,235 miles a year.
Has LD53 YYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YYP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 YYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 YYP find?
LD53 YYP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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