BMW M3
Red · Petrol · 1988 · 2,300 cc
53 DLMOT history
53 DL is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 129,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 129,435 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 53 DL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 31 Dec 1988
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
53 DL was last recorded at 129,435 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,339 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 96 miles
- Average per year
- 307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,435 miles
- 2024 – 129,339 miles
- 2023 – 129,019 miles
- 2022 – 128,567 miles
- 2021 – 128,216 miles
- 2020 – 127,908 miles
- 2019 – 127,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,435 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective one defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust mounting defective rubber
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper universal joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
9 tests since 22 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,435 miles (+96)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,435 miles
- Test number
- 688338660310
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective one defective one missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass129,339 miles (+320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 129,339 miles
- Test number
- 754201310810
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass129,019 miles (+452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,019 miles
- Test number
- 626094736553
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass128,567 miles (+351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 128,567 miles
- Test number
- 668090022560
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass128,216 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 128,216 miles
- Test number
- 480853492353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper universal joint (2.2.2 (c))
Fail128,169 miles (+261)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,169 miles
- Test number
- 867640191732
- MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch (2.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering system fouling tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch (2.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring damaged (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper universal joint (2.2.2 (c))
Pass127,908 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 127,908 miles
- Test number
- 919933352484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 127,537 miles
- Test number
- 543021407815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,537 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,537 miles
- Test number
- 366435583702
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Questions about 53 DL
- What vehicle is registration 53 DL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 53 DL on a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1988. 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 53 DL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 53 DL expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 53 DL?
- The MOT on 53 DL expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 53 DL done?
- 53 DL was recorded at 129,435 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 307 miles a year.
- Has 53 DL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 53 DL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on 53 DL 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 53 DL find?
- 53 DL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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