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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 ZTHMOT history

LS53 ZTH is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

LS53 ZTH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
161,003 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 ZTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 ZTH was last recorded at 161,003 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,000 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 161,003 miles
  • 2020 – 154,785 miles
  • 2019 – 148,984 miles
  • 2018 – 140,716 miles
  • 2017 – 132,987 miles
  • 2016 – 122,744 miles
  • 2015 – 111,380 miles
  • 2014 – 104,881 miles
  • 2013 – 101,174 miles
  • 2012 – 97,389 miles
  • 2011 – 92,114 miles
  • 2010 – 86,957 miles
  • 2009 – 69,305 miles
  • 2008 – 49,308 miles
  • 2007 – 30,125 miles
  • 2006 – 6,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Major oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,003 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,003 miles
    Test number
    372181552882
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail161,000 miles (+6,215)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,000 miles
    Test number
    239695318125
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass154,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,785 miles
    Test number
    501094848667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail154,785 miles (+5,801)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,785 miles
    Test number
    539122012612
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,984 miles (+157)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    479064038917
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail148,827 miles (+8,111)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    664577330904
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass140,716 miles (+7,729)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,716 miles
    Test number
    680608148256
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  8. Pass132,987 miles (+10,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,987 miles
    Test number
    262879138105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass122,744 miles (+11,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    288525345606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    389362623453
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak

  11. Fail111,380 miles (+6,499)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    986665655266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak

  12. Pass104,881 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    329551314351
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail104,881 miles (+3,707)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    308853204344
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass101,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    477891003485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,174 miles (+3,785)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    557021803388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass97,389 miles (+5,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    405944402329
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass92,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    749639591223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,114 miles (+5,157)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    488203591262
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass86,957 miles (+17,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    202554190237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,305 miles (+19,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    670145199204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,308 miles (+19,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,308 miles
    Test number
    842758498238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,125 miles (+23,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    750187097268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass6,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,873 miles
    Test number
    303086896430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 ZTH

Does LS53 ZTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 ZTH expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 ZTH?
The MOT on LS53 ZTH expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 ZTH done?
LS53 ZTH was recorded at 161,003 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 10,265 miles a year.
Has LS53 ZTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 ZTH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 ZTH 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 ZTH find?
LS53 ZTH passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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