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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

253 NORMOT history

253 NOR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

253 NOR silver 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,160 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
253 NOR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

253 NOR was last recorded at 53,160 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,065 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,160 miles
  • 2025 – 48,227 miles
  • 2024 – 43,178 miles
  • 2023 – 41,561 miles
  • 2022 – 39,602 miles
  • 2021 – 37,313 miles
  • 2020 – 35,572 miles
  • 2019 – 33,533 miles
  • 2018 – 31,583 miles
  • 2017 – 29,406 miles
  • 2016 – 27,478 miles
  • 2015 – 25,880 miles
  • 2014 – 23,403 miles
  • 2013 – 20,811 miles
  • 2012 – 17,509 miles
  • 2011 – 14,127 miles
  • 2010 – 10,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,160 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,160 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    363635321673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail53,065 miles (+4,838)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    570837694869
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,227 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    464079159270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,178 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    412245260178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,561 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    885243482345
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail41,561 miles (+1,959)4 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    178970445449
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    250934029619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,602 miles (+2,289)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    133772809084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,313 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    672874830898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,572 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    618440927113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,533 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    366681098674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass31,583 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,583 miles
    Test number
    412295351301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,406 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    161100709144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,478 miles
    Test number
    379198025118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,478 miles (+1,598)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,478 miles
    Test number
    881616981761
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass25,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,880 miles
    Test number
    917618215299
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished inner edge worn

  17. Fail25,880 miles (+2,477)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,880 miles
    Test number
    727035615268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished inner edge worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge worn

  18. Pass23,403 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    488412694132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished inner edge worn

  19. Fail23,403 miles (+2,592)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    379192794175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished inner edge worn

  20. Pass20,811 miles (+3,302)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,811 miles
    Test number
    338539393112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass17,509 miles (+3,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,509 miles
    Test number
    776121092148
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  22. Pass14,127 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,127 miles
    Test number
    507163091121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    242122480157
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about 253 NOR

What vehicle is registration 253 NOR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 253 NOR on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 253 NOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 253 NOR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 253 NOR?
The MOT on 253 NOR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 253 NOR done?
253 NOR was recorded at 53,160 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has 253 NOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 253 NOR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 253 NOR 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 253 NOR find?
253 NOR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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