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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LD53 ZBFMOT history

LD53 ZBF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LD53 ZBF 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 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
168,841 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZBF
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZBF was last recorded at 168,841 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 29,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,122 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
29,719 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,841 miles
  • 2022 – 139,122 miles
  • 2021 – 131,340 miles
  • 2020 – 128,249 miles
  • 2019 – 122,097 miles
  • 2018 – 111,775 miles
  • 2017 – 105,932 miles
  • 2016 – 99,362 miles
  • 2015 – 95,483 miles
  • 2014 – 87,710 miles
  • 2013 – 76,894 miles
  • 2012 – 66,776 miles
  • 2011 – 56,970 miles
  • 2009 – 50,412 miles
  • 2008 – 41,639 miles
  • 2007 – 35,743 miles
  • 2006 – 18,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,841 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts cracked and perrished. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded torear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,841 miles (+29,719)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,841 miles
    Test number
    428750756851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,122 miles (+7,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,122 miles
    Test number
    820760447000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,340 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    353568912141
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on (damaged pad sensor wire nearside front)

  4. Fail131,340 miles (+3,091)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    460513607521
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on (damaged pad sensor wire nearside front)

  5. Pass128,249 miles (+6,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,249 miles
    Test number
    491506905711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamaged wiring to nearside front brake pads, also warning lamp on

  6. Pass122,097 miles (+10,322)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    206402048486
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass111,775 miles (+5,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    800250560109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on

  8. Pass105,932 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    625429953179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,362 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    921312227641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts cracked and perrished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded torear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil low.

  10. Fail99,348 miles (+3,865)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    914539939066
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts cracked and perrished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded torear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil low.

  11. Pass95,483 miles (+7,773)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,483 miles
    Test number
    475223515097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass87,710 miles (+11)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    239087514018
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOff side rear brake pipe corroded

  13. Fail87,699 miles (+10,805)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    777995914044
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOff side rear brake pipe corroded

  14. Pass76,894 miles (+10,118)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,894 miles
    Test number
    246402023085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,776 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    685434422011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,970 miles (+6,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    349937221057
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack

  17. Pass50,412 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    834054569369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,559 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    900695719024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,639 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    131322328027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    724729427075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail35,743 miles (+17,337)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    660009627091
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,406 miles
    Test number
    992473326094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZBF

Does LD53 ZBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZBF expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZBF?
The MOT on LD53 ZBF expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZBF done?
LD53 ZBF was recorded at 168,841 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZBF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZBF 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 ZBF find?
LD53 ZBF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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