BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
553 JWMOT history
553 JW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 68,535 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 553 JW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
553 JW was last recorded at 68,535 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,919 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 616 miles
- Average per year
- 3,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,535 miles
- 2025 – 67,919 miles
- 2024 – 67,307 miles
- 2023 – 66,404 miles
- 2022 – 65,742 miles
- 2021 – 64,710 miles
- 2020 – 63,897 miles
- 2019 – 62,971 miles
- 2018 – 60,952 miles
- 2017 – 57,260 miles
- 2016 – 51,796 miles
- 2015 – 42,333 miles
- 2014 – 35,617 miles
- 2013 – 28,545 miles
- 2012 – 23,006 miles
- 2011 – 16,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,535 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,535 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 68,535 miles
- Test number
- 459188353596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,919 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 67,919 miles
- Test number
- 316744184884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 67,307 miles
- Test number
- 535868775071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,307 miles (+903)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,307 miles
- Test number
- 457305402848
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,404 miles (+662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 66,404 miles
- Test number
- 237941709901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,742 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,742 miles
- Test number
- 744220404276
- AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,710 miles (+813)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 64,710 miles
- Test number
- 697236544301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,897 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,897 miles
- Test number
- 102663886756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,971 miles (+2,019)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,971 miles
- Test number
- 502770390575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,952 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,952 miles
- Test number
- 328650215231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,260 miles (+5,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 387561050665
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sticker/ tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,796 miles (+9,463)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,796 miles
- Test number
- 411115782983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edges
Pass42,333 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,333 miles
- Test number
- 670196313732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,617 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 35,617 miles
- Test number
- 467460234239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,545 miles (+5,539)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,545 miles
- Test number
- 726944033206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass23,006 miles (+6,604)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 23,006 miles
- Test number
- 969763342212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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
Pass16,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,402 miles
- Test number
- 205491131251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 553 JW
- What vehicle is registration 553 JW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 553 JW on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2008. 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 553 JW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 553 JW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 553 JW?
- The MOT on 553 JW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 553 JW done?
- 553 JW was recorded at 68,535 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
- Has 553 JW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 553 JW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on 553 JW 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 553 JW find?
- 553 JW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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