BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
53 DNMOT history
53 DN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,218 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,218 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 53 DN
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
53 DN was last recorded at 97,218 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,209 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 5,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,218 miles
- 2025 – 93,514 miles
- 2024 – 88,360 miles
- 2023 – 83,068 miles
- 2022 – 78,261 miles
- 2021 – 73,040 miles
- 2020 – 67,780 miles
- 2019 – 61,767 miles
- 2018 – 59,963 miles
- 2017 – 55,682 miles
- 2016 – 47,635 miles
- 2015 – 37,677 miles
- 2014 – 35,163 miles
- 2013 – 30,637 miles
- 2012 – 22,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,218 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,218 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,218 miles
- Test number
- 835042229544
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,209 miles (+3,695)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,209 miles
- Test number
- 858722276030
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,514 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 93,514 miles
- Test number
- 143842564812
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,360 miles (+5,292)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 88,360 miles
- Test number
- 989597411991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,068 miles (+4,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,068 miles
- Test number
- 622309134208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass78,261 miles (+5,221)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 78,261 miles
- Test number
- 825918493744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,040 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,040 miles
- Test number
- 914237213978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,038 miles (+5,258)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,038 miles
- Test number
- 644407782934
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,780 miles (+6,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,780 miles
- Test number
- 431469746693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass61,767 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,767 miles
- Test number
- 742621774330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,963 miles (+4,281)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,963 miles
- Test number
- 830337294917
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
- AdvisoryOil around gearbox
Pass55,682 miles (+8,047)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,682 miles
- Test number
- 195893076844
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges and are low of tread
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms have slight play
- AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Pass47,635 miles (+9,958)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,635 miles
- Test number
- 651923490193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,677 miles (+2,514)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,677 miles
- Test number
- 299551295065
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass35,163 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,163 miles
- Test number
- 788031644106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,637 miles (+7,936)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,637 miles
- Test number
- 228265033120
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass22,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,701 miles
- Test number
- 205273042496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 53 DN
- What vehicle is registration 53 DN currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 53 DN on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. 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 DN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 DN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 53 DN?
- The MOT on 53 DN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 53 DN done?
- 53 DN was recorded at 97,218 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
- Has 53 DN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 53 DN has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on 53 DN 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 DN find?
- 53 DN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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