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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LS53 WGDMOT history

LS53 WGD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS53 WGD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,144 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 WGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 WGD was last recorded at 86,144 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,854 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,144 miles
  • 2024 – 84,854 miles
  • 2023 – 83,297 miles
  • 2022 – 81,636 miles
  • 2021 – 80,104 miles
  • 2020 – 78,651 miles
  • 2019 – 77,700 miles
  • 2018 – 76,252 miles
  • 2017 – 74,629 miles
  • 2016 – 72,648 miles
  • 2015 – 70,875 miles
  • 2014 – 68,504 miles
  • 2013 – 63,853 miles
  • 2012 – 58,997 miles
  • 2011 – 53,311 miles
  • 2010 – 47,483 miles
  • 2009 – 40,739 miles
  • 2008 – 32,724 miles
  • 2007 – 26,423 miles
  • 2006 – 19,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Near side rear inner sill and floor heavily under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,144 miles (+1,290)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    767539038613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,854 miles (+1,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    472688392449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    251846812193
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail83,297 miles (+1,661)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    805115261362
    • DangerousCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousCentral Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,636 miles (+1,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    207725436040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,104 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    606760826816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,651 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    970349029830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,700 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    357579451831
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear inner sill and floor heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail77,602 miles (+1,350)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    695191741717
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear inner sill and floor heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,252 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    588263659361
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,251 miles (+1,622)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    502430359896
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,629 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    399559161310
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak

  13. Pass72,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,648 miles
    Test number
    957252147983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,647 miles (+1,772)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    519496223908
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass70,875 miles (+2,371)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,875 miles
    Test number
    243584713331
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are adjusted to there full lower capacity
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,504 miles (+4,651)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,504 miles
    Test number
    406518614436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass63,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    527568513356
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail63,853 miles (+4,856)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    727428813381
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    465533812407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,997 miles (+5,686)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    478343012480
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBattery light coming on

  21. Pass53,311 miles (+5,828)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    445399811497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn

  22. Pass47,483 miles (+6,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    463147400375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass40,739 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    430027109307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,724 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    483911018427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,423 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,423 miles
    Test number
    552423917387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    420403716333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 WGD

Does LS53 WGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 WGD is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 WGD?
The MOT on LS53 WGD is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 WGD done?
LS53 WGD was recorded at 86,144 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has LS53 WGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 WGD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 WGD 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 LS53 WGD find?
LS53 WGD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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