
BMW 316
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LM53 RDVMOT history
LM53 RDV is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 99,049 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 RDV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 RDV was last recorded at 99,049 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,049 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 99,049 miles
- 2023 – 96,666 miles
- 2022 – 95,653 miles
- 2021 – 84,967 miles
- 2020 – 73,560 miles
- 2019 – 60,006 miles
- 2018 – 53,685 miles
- 2017 – 53,458 miles
- 2016 – 52,753 miles
- 2015 – 51,703 miles
- 2014 – 50,325 miles
- 2013 – 49,831 miles
- 2012 – 46,897 miles
- 2011 – 45,657 miles
- 2010 – 44,136 miles
- 2009 – 41,743 miles
- 2008 – 38,435 miles
- 2007 – 26,444 miles
- 2006 – 21,767 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,049 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 99,049 miles
- Test number
- 415720981760
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,049 miles (+2,383)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,049 miles
- Test number
- 804186647390
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,666 miles (+1,013)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 96,666 miles
- Test number
- 138809796115
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,653 miles (+10,686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,653 miles
- Test number
- 692445292511
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,967 miles (+11,407)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,967 miles
- Test number
- 251646536347
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,560 miles (+13,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,560 miles
- Test number
- 529291672218
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,006 miles (+6,321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,006 miles
- Test number
- 877134158985
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,685 miles (+227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,685 miles
- Test number
- 892063501433
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,458 miles (+705)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 53,458 miles
- Test number
- 201069378006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,753 miles
- Test number
- 660895688569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,753 miles (+1,050)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,753 miles
- Test number
- 848556054092
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Pass51,703 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 51,703 miles
- Test number
- 685178825545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,325 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 50,325 miles
- Test number
- 756449014365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,831 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,831 miles
- Test number
- 676014233329
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,831 miles (+2,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,831 miles
- Test number
- 789694533316
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,897 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,897 miles
- Test number
- 205459172292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail46,897 miles (+1,240)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,897 miles
- Test number
- 765869272235
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass45,657 miles (+1,521)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 45,657 miles
- Test number
- 656109401325
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront discs slight corroded
Pass44,136 miles (+2,393)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,136 miles
- Test number
- 681863520377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine light on
Pass41,743 miles (+3,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,743 miles
- Test number
- 891499129372
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass38,435 miles (+11,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,435 miles
- Test number
- 331094328395
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,444 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 26,444 miles
- Test number
- 623783317396
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,767 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 21,767 miles
- Test number
- 502329126358
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LM53 RDV
- Does LM53 RDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM53 RDV expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 RDV?
- The MOT on LM53 RDV expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM53 RDV done?
- LM53 RDV was recorded at 99,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
- Has LM53 RDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 RDV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM53 RDV 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 LM53 RDV find?
- LM53 RDV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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