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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

K53 OATMOT history

K53 OAT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,723 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 OAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 OAT was last recorded at 80,723 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,717 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,723 miles
  • 2023 – 80,717 miles
  • 2021 – 80,710 miles
  • 2020 – 80,704 miles
  • 2017 – 80,597 miles
  • 2016 – 80,142 miles
  • 2015 – 79,834 miles
  • 2010 – 79,762 miles
  • 2008 – 78,847 miles
  • 2006 – 70,702 miles
  • 2005 – 65,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside 30cm rule (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,723 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    644716144045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,717 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    879096316045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,710 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,710 miles
    Test number
    722684791396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,704 miles
    Test number
    245541991266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,704 miles (+107)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,704 miles
    Test number
    103164915994
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    116913131129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside 30cm rule (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail80,597 miles (+455)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    326672651864
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside 30cm rule (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass80,142 miles (+308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    980099759288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass79,834 miles (+72)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    329488215257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in copper grease limited view

  10. Fail79,762 miles (+915)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    493439000318
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCat heat shield insecure

  11. Pass78,847 miles (+8,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    364078608073
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,702 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,702 miles
    Test number
    944483616380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    242032995208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 OAT

Does K53 OAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 OAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 OAT?
The MOT on K53 OAT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 OAT done?
K53 OAT was recorded at 80,723 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 731 miles a year.
Has K53 OAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 OAT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2020.
Has the mileage on K53 OAT 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 K53 OAT find?
K53 OAT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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