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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 YZPMOT history

LD53 YZP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LD53 YZP 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,883 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YZP
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YZP was last recorded at 114,883 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,827 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,883 miles
  • 2025 – 112,827 miles
  • 2024 – 104,031 miles
  • 2023 – 99,787 miles
  • 2021 – 97,259 miles
  • 2020 – 91,685 miles
  • 2019 – 86,732 miles
  • 2018 – 79,830 miles
  • 2017 – 73,173 miles
  • 2016 – 67,097 miles
  • 2015 – 63,188 miles
  • 2014 – 58,198 miles
  • 2013 – 53,759 miles
  • 2012 – 49,220 miles
  • 2011 – 43,774 miles
  • 2010 – 39,205 miles
  • 2009 – 33,674 miles
  • 2008 – 27,624 miles
  • 2007 – 20,054 miles
  • 2006 – 14,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBody sill o/s rear covered slight corrotion

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,883 miles (+2,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    180903059199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody sill o/s rear covered slight corrotion
  2. Pass112,827 miles (+8,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    937736341108
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass104,031 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,031 miles
    Test number
    740650272601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass99,787 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    273886999502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,259 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    297736385640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,685 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    360545053618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,732 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    524343891876
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass79,830 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,830 miles
    Test number
    570769845041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,173 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    325138161158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    878697781753
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on the inner edge and nearing limit
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
  11. Fail67,097 miles (+3,909)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    444664896263
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on the inner edge and nearing limit
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
  12. Pass63,188 miles (+4,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    320465658803
    • AdvisoryBody sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroding
  13. Pass58,198 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,198 miles
    Test number
    177785634370
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre condition
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit
  14. Fail58,187 miles (+4,428)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    887533134392
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre condition
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit
  15. Pass53,759 miles (+4,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    308467723327
    • NoteF wishbone rear bushes wearing
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass49,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    305346322347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail49,220 miles (+5,446)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    487542022378
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass43,774 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    156000031367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,205 miles (+5,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,205 miles
    Test number
    212410540353
    • 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)
  20. Pass33,674 miles (+6,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    953659639379
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass27,624 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    764761548318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,054 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    843462547362
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass14,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,698 miles
    Test number
    594175836369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YZP

Does LD53 YZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YZP is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YZP?
The MOT on LD53 YZP is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 YZP done?
LD53 YZP was recorded at 114,883 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has LD53 YZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YZP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LD53 YZP 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 YZP find?
LD53 YZP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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