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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LR53 LDLMOT history

LR53 LDL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

LR53 LDL grey 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 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
190,837 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LDL was last recorded at 190,837 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 12,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,506 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,331 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,837 miles
  • 2021 – 178,506 miles
  • 2020 – 167,564 miles
  • 2019 – 162,850 miles
  • 2018 – 157,412 miles
  • 2017 – 151,732 miles
  • 2016 – 145,283 miles
  • 2015 – 137,877 miles
  • 2014 – 131,392 miles
  • 2013 – 123,334 miles
  • 2012 – 115,519 miles
  • 2011 – 105,145 miles
  • 2010 – 100,828 miles
  • 2009 – 91,035 miles
  • 2008 – 84,817 miles
  • 2006 – 77,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,837 miles (+12,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,837 miles
    Test number
    337013529874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass178,506 miles (+10,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,506 miles
    Test number
    682808749381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,564 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,564 miles
    Test number
    741570967673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,552 miles (+4,702)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,552 miles
    Test number
    598293269339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge near through to cords and not 3/4 width of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass162,850 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,850 miles
    Test number
    649635485110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,412 miles (+5,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,412 miles
    Test number
    732349911951
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass151,732 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,732 miles
    Test number
    619701903347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,685 miles (+6,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,685 miles
    Test number
    872857565164
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  9. Pass145,283 miles (+7,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    662174800826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass137,877 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,877 miles
    Test number
    915742745123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,392 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,392 miles
    Test number
    868971554140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,358 miles (+8,024)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    328398344121
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges
  13. Pass123,334 miles (+7,815)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    357636633198
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLift in front shocks due to lowering springs
  14. Pass115,519 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,519 miles
    Test number
    278488832466
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has gouges in outer wall
  15. Fail115,514 miles (+10,369)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,514 miles
    Test number
    339337032175
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has gouges in outer wall
  16. Pass105,145 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,145 miles
    Test number
    527190111168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass100,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    780038230142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,828 miles (+9,793)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    234978030480
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass91,035 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    740319019006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,817 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,817 miles
    Test number
    271821528082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,613 miles
    Test number
    410303966442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LDL

Does LR53 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LDL expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LDL?
The MOT on LR53 LDL expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LDL done?
LR53 LDL was recorded at 190,837 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has LR53 LDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LDL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR53 LDL 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 LR53 LDL find?
LR53 LDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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