# LD53AXF — BMW 316 MOT History & Vehicle Check LD53AXF is a Black BMW 316, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2003-11-12. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LD53AXF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | LD53AXF | | Make | BMW | | Model | 316 | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1596cc | | First registered | 2003-11-12 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-08-30 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 23 - Passes: 15 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 65.22% - Total defects recorded: 48 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2021-08-31 14:12:58 | PASSED | 150,123 MI | 2022-08-30 00:00:00 | | 2021-08-23 14:53:17 | FAILED | 150,095 MI | — | | 2020-08-24 07:57:07 | PASSED | 147,023 MI | 2021-08-23 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-13 13:16:38 | FAILED | 146,913 MI | — | | 2019-02-22 10:18:47 | PASSED | 142,046 MI | 2020-03-05 00:00:00 | | 2018-03-06 14:39:48 | PASSED | 138,059 MI | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 | | 2018-03-06 10:33:47 | FAILED | 138,057 MI | — | | 2017-01-26 10:44:36 | PASSED | 132,591 MI | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-26 10:44:35 | FAILED | 132,591 MI | — | | 2016-02-02 12:32:28 | PASSED | 123,119 MI | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2016-01-31 12:59:00 | FAILED | 123,099 MI | — | | 2015-02-02 09:44:17 | PASSED | 120,412 MI | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-02 09:44:17 | FAILED | 120,412 MI | — | | 2014-01-27 11:38:50 | PASSED | 116,630 MI | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2013-02-02 10:38:23 | PASSED | 112,682 MI | 2014-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-21 12:22:35 | PASSED | 107,562 MI | 2013-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-21 11:59:42 | FAILED | 107,561 MI | — | | 2011-01-31 11:15:56 | PASSED | 102,680 MI | 2012-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2010-02-03 11:21:37 | PASSED | 95,494 MI | 2011-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2009-02-04 14:20:30 | PASSED | 89,026 MI | 2010-02-03 00:00:00 | | 2007-11-15 12:59:46 | PASSED | 83,108 MI | 2008-11-14 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-06 10:54:01 | PASSED | 68,130 MI | 2007-11-12 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-02 15:42:06 | FAILED | 68,127 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2021-08-23 14:53:17 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f)) **2020-08-13 13:16:38 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) **2018-03-06 10:33:47 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2017-01-26 10:44:36 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2017-01-26 10:44:35 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) - PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2016-02-02 12:32:28 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Under trays fitted **2016-01-31 12:59:00 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Under trays fitted - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) **2015-02-02 09:44:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged - USER ENTERED: E M L light displayed **2015-02-02 09:44:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - USER ENTERED: E M L light displayed - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged **2014-01-27 11:38:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2012-01-21 11:59:42 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) **2011-01-31 11:15:56 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) **2010-02-03 11:21:37 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: front pads in six months **2006-11-02 15:42:06 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LD53AXF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LD53AXF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.