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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LL53 UCZMOT history

LL53 UCZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

LL53 UCZ silver 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 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
75,448 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCZ was last recorded at 75,448 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 8,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,120 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,328 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,448 miles
  • 2024 – 67,120 miles
  • 2023 – 55,520 miles
  • 2022 – 52,136 miles
  • 2021 – 48,796 miles
  • 2020 – 46,720 miles
  • 2019 – 44,325 miles
  • 2018 – 42,698 miles
  • 2016 – 42,049 miles
  • 2015 – 40,443 miles
  • 2014 – 38,211 miles
  • 2013 – 34,712 miles
  • 2012 – 31,652 miles
  • 2011 – 29,757 miles
  • 2010 – 25,803 miles
  • 2009 – 21,526 miles
  • 2008 – 18,300 miles
  • 2007 – 14,125 miles
  • 2006 – 10,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,448 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,448 miles (+8,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    786284584561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass67,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    523792524917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,120 miles (+11,600)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    558395460810
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,520 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    117207289779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,136 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,136 miles
    Test number
    265052354037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    613232408414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,787 miles (+2,067)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,787 miles
    Test number
    958662771388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass46,720 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    288434612370
    • AdvisoryOffside suspension slightly low

  9. Pass44,325 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    175338526484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,306 miles (+1,608)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    807142930767
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  11. Pass42,698 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    365888309310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,695 miles (+646)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,695 miles
    Test number
    869449173845
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass42,049 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    641315375652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    289836032977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

  15. Fail40,443 miles (+2,232)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    703564794087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

  16. Pass38,211 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    828741204301
    • 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)

  17. Pass34,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    886504003312
    • 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)

  18. Fail34,712 miles (+3,060)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    659683203361
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass31,652 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    949423302392
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,757 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,757 miles
    Test number
    895748201329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,744 miles (+3,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    885167001341
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass25,803 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,803 miles
    Test number
    770979790287
    • 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)

  23. Pass21,526 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,526 miles
    Test number
    522603409322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    110120298219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,300 miles (+4,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    461840498228
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass14,125 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,125 miles
    Test number
    494512987294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,978 miles
    Test number
    254240306349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UCZ

Does LL53 UCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 UCZ expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCZ?
The MOT on LL53 UCZ expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 UCZ done?
LL53 UCZ was recorded at 75,448 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCZ 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 LL53 UCZ find?
LL53 UCZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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