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BMW 7 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,398 cc

P353 PLXMOT history

P353 PLX is a blue petrol BMW 7 Series first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,776 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P353 PLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P353 PLX was last recorded at 120,776 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,735 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,041 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,776 miles
  • 2024 – 117,735 miles
  • 2023 – 116,366 miles
  • 2022 – 113,984 miles
  • 2021 – 107,702 miles
  • 2018 – 104,145 miles
  • 2017 – 101,937 miles
  • 2016 – 94,442 miles
  • 2015 – 90,191 miles
  • 2014 – 86,294 miles
  • 2013 – 81,440 miles
  • 2012 – 77,136 miles
  • 2011 – 75,182 miles
  • 2010 – 74,298 miles
  • 2009 – 72,318 miles
  • 2008 – 63,263 miles
  • 2007 – 60,015 miles
  • 2006 – 55,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,776 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Park brake performance only just met would appear to require adjust or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    272966082389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937951895796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,735 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,735 miles
    Test number
    244205166994
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,366 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    246188180789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance only just met would appear to require adjust or repair

  5. Fail116,364 miles (+2,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    148246455289
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance only just met would appear to require adjust or repair
    • AdvisoryPower steering drive belt slack

  6. Pass113,984 miles (+6,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    450585303571
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,702 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,702 miles
    Test number
    561648089414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    607639938566
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass104,145 miles (+2,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    776169855123
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    418729955961
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail101,937 miles (+7,495)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    617231118341
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass94,442 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    649105145472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail94,442 miles (+4,251)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    287307892976
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass90,191 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    151217583566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    515455894189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail86,294 miles (+4,854)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,294 miles
    Test number
    416395594103
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass81,440 miles (+4,304)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    508227173111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass77,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    278328192114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,136 miles (+1,954)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    398778292175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,182 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    616444651197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass74,298 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    582290260127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,250 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    842068440187
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre wall damaged

  23. Pass72,318 miles (+9,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    314301249157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,263 miles (+3,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    211262958134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass60,015 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    252011347490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass55,273 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    232735546137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,242 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    681502246187
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Fail55,242 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    221629926401
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about P353 PLX

Does P353 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P353 PLX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P353 PLX?
The MOT on P353 PLX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P353 PLX done?
P353 PLX was recorded at 120,776 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has P353 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P353 PLX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on P353 PLX 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 P353 PLX find?
P353 PLX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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