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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 YYUMOT history

LD53 YYU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LD53 YYU blue 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 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
142,825 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YYU was last recorded at 142,825 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,823 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,825 miles
  • 2021 – 129,740 miles
  • 2020 – 121,515 miles
  • 2019 – 114,455 miles
  • 2018 – 103,480 miles
  • 2017 – 91,099 miles
  • 2016 – 78,409 miles
  • 2015 – 74,606 miles
  • 2014 – 72,929 miles
  • 2013 – 71,004 miles
  • 2012 – 69,589 miles
  • 2011 – 65,964 miles
  • 2010 – 63,114 miles
  • 2009 – 59,848 miles
  • 2008 – 56,312 miles
  • 2007 – 54,199 miles
  • 2006 – 52,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,825 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,825 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,825 miles
    Test number
    915917186940
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,823 miles (+13,083)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,823 miles
    Test number
    566913895903
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,740 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    431788689901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail129,740 miles (+8,225)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    404755395930
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,515 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,515 miles
    Test number
    286111716913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

  6. Fail121,377 miles (+6,922)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    565147088916
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

  7. Pass114,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    790613684189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Fail114,455 miles (+10,975)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    185976651079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass103,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    598272347917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Fail103,480 miles (+12,381)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    624865698976
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb and incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb and incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  11. Pass91,099 miles (+12,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    182917992662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass78,409 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    581339179181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,606 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    366868868841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Slight Binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat Belt Slow to Retract

  14. Pass72,929 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    447645024417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,004 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    437911513329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,589 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    477214112423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,964 miles (+2,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    658712611380
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass63,114 miles (+3,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    431375510320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass59,848 miles (+3,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,848 miles
    Test number
    164430319371
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass56,312 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    312629018389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,199 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,199 miles
    Test number
    703881327366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,634 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    464986426430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,624 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    202839616315
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LD53 YYU

Does LD53 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YYU expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YYU?
The MOT on LD53 YYU expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YYU done?
LD53 YYU was recorded at 142,825 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has LD53 YYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YYU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 YYU 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 YYU find?
LD53 YYU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front wing rusty, and 1 more.

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