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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LD53 ZBJMOT history

LD53 ZBJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

LD53 ZBJ 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 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
134,533 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ZBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ZBJ was last recorded at 134,533 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,066 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,533 miles
  • 2024 – 133,066 miles
  • 2023 – 132,139 miles
  • 2022 – 132,050 miles
  • 2021 – 129,259 miles
  • 2020 – 126,154 miles
  • 2019 – 120,921 miles
  • 2018 – 111,573 miles
  • 2017 – 101,122 miles
  • 2016 – 83,565 miles
  • 2015 – 74,932 miles
  • 2014 – 63,513 miles
  • 2013 – 50,399 miles
  • 2012 – 33,894 miles
  • 2011 – 31,635 miles
  • 2010 – 27,764 miles
  • 2009 – 23,628 miles
  • 2008 – 19,517 miles
  • 2006 – 11,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,533 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,533 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,533 miles
    Test number
    498610747932
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,066 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,066 miles
    Test number
    382591397232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,139 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    444951181711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,050 miles (+2,791)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,050 miles
    Test number
    762470970640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass129,259 miles (+3,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,259 miles
    Test number
    158392488787
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,154 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,154 miles
    Test number
    666935191329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,921 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    115527021745
    • 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))

  8. Fail120,721 miles (+9,148)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    339655988848
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass111,573 miles (+10,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,573 miles
    Test number
    102286606474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,122 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,122 miles
    Test number
    137889735465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,878 miles (+17,313)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    425620389568
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    119552996593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,565 miles (+8,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    326285701534
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass74,932 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,932 miles
    Test number
    939032225159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  15. Fail74,931 miles (+11,418)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    958152625100
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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
    • NoteEngine managenment light illuminated

  16. Pass63,513 miles (+80)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    957807724162
    • 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

  17. Fail63,433 miles (+13,034)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    926082224199
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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

  18. Pass50,399 miles (+16,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    288207723458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,894 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    636755432160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    197970651265
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread

  21. Fail31,635 miles (+3,871)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    195720651280
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracks in tread

  22. Pass27,764 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,764 miles
    Test number
    350217860444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,628 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,628 miles
    Test number
    294434569215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass19,517 miles (+8,203)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    940075258215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,314 miles
    Test number
    443349576243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ZBJ

Does LD53 ZBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 ZBJ expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ZBJ?
The MOT on LD53 ZBJ expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 ZBJ done?
LD53 ZBJ was recorded at 134,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has LD53 ZBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ZBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 ZBJ 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 ZBJ find?
LD53 ZBJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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