
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
Pass178,506 miles (+10,942)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 178,506 miles
- Test number
- 682808749381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,564 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 167,564 miles
- Test number
- 741570967673
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass162,850 miles (+5,438)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 162,850 miles
- Test number
- 649635485110
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass151,732 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 151,732 miles
- Test number
- 619701903347
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass137,877 miles (+6,485)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 137,877 miles
- Test number
- 915742745123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,392 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 131,392 miles
- Test number
- 868971554140
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass100,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 100,828 miles
- Test number
- 780038230142
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass91,035 miles (+6,218)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 740319019006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,817 miles (+7,204)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 84,817 miles
- Test number
- 271821528082
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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