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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 ZFFMOT history

LS53 ZFF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 257,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LS53 ZFF grey 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
257,068 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZFF was last recorded at 257,068 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 14,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,859 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,209 miles
Average per year
10,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,068 miles
  • 2024 – 242,859 miles
  • 2023 – 230,507 miles
  • 2022 – 214,887 miles
  • 2021 – 200,010 miles
  • 2020 – 188,638 miles
  • 2019 – 177,510 miles
  • 2018 – 170,753 miles
  • 2017 – 166,107 miles
  • 2015 – 160,737 miles
  • 2014 – 155,934 miles
  • 2013 – 146,090 miles
  • 2012 – 134,535 miles
  • 2011 – 119,442 miles
  • 2010 – 104,810 miles
  • 2009 – 97,896 miles
  • 2008 – 84,924 miles
  • 2007 – 74,011 miles
  • 2006 – 62,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,068 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several LEDS inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal of rear differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related body and chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • EML light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,068 miles (+14,209)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    257,068 miles
    Test number
    481377471200
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several LEDS inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal of rear differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general age related body and chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass242,859 miles (+12,352)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    242,859 miles
    Test number
    848395555325
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Several LEDs for side, brake and fog light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related body and chassis corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass230,507 miles (+15,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    230,507 miles
    Test number
    559787349209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass214,887 miles (+14,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    214,887 miles
    Test number
    608917571732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass200,010 miles (+11,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    200,010 miles
    Test number
    473367642024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass188,638 miles (+11,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,638 miles
    Test number
    238539692368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass177,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,510 miles
    Test number
    124717828592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail177,510 miles (+6,757)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,510 miles
    Test number
    789711916328
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    170,753 miles
    Test number
    996006339005
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing

  10. Fail170,753 miles (+4,646)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,753 miles
    Test number
    439581834724
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror missing

  11. Pass166,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,107 miles
    Test number
    101120805488
    • AdvisoryEML on indicating a fault

  12. Fail166,106 miles (+5,369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,106 miles
    Test number
    176365303608
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r lazy (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEML on indicating a fault

  13. Pass160,737 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,737 miles
    Test number
    959184335230
    • 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)
    • NoteEmmisions too clean

  14. Fail160,704 miles (+4,770)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,704 miles
    Test number
    355943835452
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEmmisions too clean

  15. Pass155,934 miles (+9,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    228416724266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass146,090 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    988794023253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir cleaner cover missing
    • NoteBoth front lower arms(rear bushes) worn and slight movement

  17. Fail146,090 miles (+11,555)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    787090623244
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir cleaner cover missing
    • NoteBoth front lower arms(rear bushes) worn and slight movement
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass134,535 miles (+15,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    134,535 miles
    Test number
    127382622230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass119,442 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    615301221210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,434 miles (+14,624)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    407935111210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,810 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    674443130116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,809 miles (+6,913)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,809 miles
    Test number
    941841730171
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass97,896 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,896 miles
    Test number
    610876609287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,924 miles (+10,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    830984408293
    • NoteBoth rear tyre`s worn close to limit

  25. Pass74,011 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    320452617499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    192298696123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ZFF

Does LS53 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 ZFF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZFF?
The MOT on LS53 ZFF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 ZFF done?
LS53 ZFF was recorded at 257,068 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 10,020 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZFF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZFF 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 ZFF find?
LS53 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several leds inoperative; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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