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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LS53 ZRTMOT history

LS53 ZRT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 222,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LS53 ZRT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
222,719 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZRT was last recorded at 222,719 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 14,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,118 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
14,601 miles
Average per year
11,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 222,719 miles
  • 2021 – 208,118 miles
  • 2019 – 180,756 miles
  • 2018 – 177,771 miles
  • 2017 – 165,202 miles
  • 2016 – 147,649 miles
  • 2015 – 134,175 miles
  • 2014 – 126,638 miles
  • 2013 – 107,898 miles
  • 2012 – 97,499 miles
  • 2010 – 86,562 miles
  • 2009 – 77,303 miles
  • 2008 – 58,965 miles
  • 2006 – 45,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,719 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper piston corroded,much thinner than rest

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,719 miles (+14,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    222,719 miles
    Test number
    666845440155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass208,118 miles (+27,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,118 miles
    Test number
    658170011771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,756 miles (+2,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,756 miles
    Test number
    825853951693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass177,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    177,771 miles
    Test number
    830484131808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail177,771 miles (+12,569)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,771 miles
    Test number
    169547241766
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass165,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,202 miles
    Test number
    932401459643
    • AdvisorySome windscreen damage ,not affecting drivers view

  7. Fail165,021 miles (+17,372)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,021 miles
    Test number
    741735418163
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySome windscreen damage ,not affecting drivers view

  8. Pass147,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    674825655945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper piston corroded,much thinner than rest

  9. Fail147,649 miles (+13,474)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    971074962120
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking above lower suspension arm (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no side lamp but indicator on (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper piston corroded,much thinner than rest

  10. Pass134,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    269587575448
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail134,175 miles (+7,537)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    798756775135
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass126,638 miles (+18,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,638 miles
    Test number
    169398804398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,898 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    485846753260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,499 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    129291522298
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad indicator light on

  15. Fail97,499 miles (+10,937)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    728461722272
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad indicator light on
    • NoteO/s/r outer side light not working

  16. Pass86,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    413118470292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,562 miles (+9,259)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    971577770257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass77,303 miles (+18,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    522645529222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,965 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    173939028404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    890674956305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,514 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    950074556355
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LS53 ZRT

Does LS53 ZRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZRT expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZRT?
The MOT on LS53 ZRT expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZRT done?
LS53 ZRT was recorded at 222,719 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 11,749 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZRT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZRT 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 ZRT find?
LS53 ZRT passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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