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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LL53 UDWMOT history

LL53 UDW is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LL53 UDW green 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 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,295 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UDW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UDW was last recorded at 124,295 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,296 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
5,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,295 miles
  • 2023 – 122,296 miles
  • 2022 – 120,078 miles
  • 2021 – 118,916 miles
  • 2020 – 116,127 miles
  • 2019 – 111,343 miles
  • 2018 – 106,271 miles
  • 2017 – 102,906 miles
  • 2016 – 97,883 miles
  • 2015 – 92,315 miles
  • 2014 – 82,965 miles
  • 2013 – 78,284 miles
  • 2012 – 72,128 miles
  • 2011 – 66,088 miles
  • 2010 – 56,474 miles
  • 2009 – 48,022 miles
  • 2008 – 38,115 miles
  • 2007 – 30,599 miles
  • 2006 – 26,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,295 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,295 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,295 miles
    Test number
    700228162875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,296 miles
    Test number
    130461620966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,294 miles (+2,216)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,294 miles
    Test number
    642418654233
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,078 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    257397793392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,916 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    882444280121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,127 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    433831815305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,343 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    757459018383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,335 miles (+5,064)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    580311869535
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass106,271 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    247248855502
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail106,269 miles (+3,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,269 miles
    Test number
    676983494073
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass102,906 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    295334147712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass97,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,883 miles
    Test number
    343782658000
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail97,883 miles (+5,568)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,883 miles
    Test number
    161342532959
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated and cut on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on outer edges

  14. Pass92,315 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    496556217254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,965 miles (+4,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    587625454239
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,284 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    336379563498
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,128 miles (+6,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    727606582205
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass66,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    767087221349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail66,088 miles (+9,614)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    445497921366
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass56,474 miles (+8,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    814522570280
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass48,022 miles (+9,907)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,022 miles
    Test number
    610877669244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre cut

  22. Pass38,115 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    740230568254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    430543667279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,586 miles (+4,435)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,586 miles
    Test number
    503263067202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass26,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    624177896255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UDW

Does LL53 UDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UDW is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UDW?
The MOT on LL53 UDW is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UDW done?
LL53 UDW was recorded at 124,295 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,083 miles a year.
Has LL53 UDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UDW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 UDW 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 UDW find?
LL53 UDW passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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