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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

653 ABCMOT history

653 ABC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

653 ABC black 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,557 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
653 ABC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

653 ABC was last recorded at 56,557 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2012: 37,633 miles, lower than 37,970 miles on 28 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,517 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,040 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,557 miles
  • 2025 – 55,517 miles
  • 2023 – 55,289 miles
  • 2022 – 54,983 miles
  • 2021 – 54,447 miles
  • 2020 – 53,679 miles
  • 2019 – 52,827 miles
  • 2018 – 51,611 miles
  • 2017 – 49,264 miles
  • 2016 – 47,879 miles
  • 2015 – 45,350 miles
  • 2014 – 44,650 miles
  • 2013 – 39,362 miles
  • 2012 – 37,633 miles
  • 2011 – 37,970 miles
  • 2010 – 37,442 miles
  • 2009 – 36,157 miles
  • 2008 – 31,024 miles
  • 2007 – 26,276 miles
  • 2006 – 21,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,557 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,557 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    911197970255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,517 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    906228141742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,289 miles (+306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    519204407169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges
  4. Pass54,983 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    975876440284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,447 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    611199999002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,679 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    870242666911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,827 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    298409818874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,611 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,611 miles
    Test number
    178581526023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,264 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    482868323615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,879 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,879 miles
    Test number
    172291033150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    568586835297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396656235461
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass44,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    688086044291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159585243211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside brake pipes corroded slightly
  15. Pass39,362 miles (+1,729)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    578655143215
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside brake pipes corroded slightly
  16. Pass37,633 miles (-337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    306537942458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,970 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    309731071218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,442 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    442268830243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass36,157 miles (+5,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    510472559244
    • 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)
  20. Pass31,024 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    673268368281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,276 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,276 miles
    Test number
    490055657203
    • 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)
  22. Pass21,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    941203346280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 653 ABC

What vehicle is registration 653 ABC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 653 ABC on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Sept 2003. 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 653 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 653 ABC is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 653 ABC?
The MOT on 653 ABC is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 653 ABC done?
653 ABC was recorded at 56,557 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has 653 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 653 ABC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on 653 ABC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 653 ABC find?
653 ABC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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