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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

RA53 KKVMOT history

RA53 KKV is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,407 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RA53 KKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RA53 KKV was last recorded at 81,407 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,339 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,407 miles
  • 2025 – 81,339 miles
  • 2024 – 81,334 miles
  • 2023 – 81,303 miles
  • 2022 – 80,978 miles
  • 2021 – 80,299 miles
  • 2020 – 80,131 miles
  • 2019 – 79,575 miles
  • 2018 – 78,343 miles
  • 2017 – 77,722 miles
  • 2016 – 75,949 miles
  • 2015 – 71,368 miles
  • 2014 – 68,164 miles
  • 2013 – 66,971 miles
  • 2012 – 64,640 miles
  • 2011 – 63,030 miles
  • 2010 – 57,030 miles
  • 2009 – 52,202 miles
  • 2008 – 45,916 miles
  • 2007 – 36,021 miles
  • 2006 – 27,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,407 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.

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,407 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,407 miles
    Test number
    453074338207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,339 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    408153625192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,334 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    200488936352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,303 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,303 miles
    Test number
    907608644989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,978 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    349175272925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    743205670369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,299 miles (+168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    500884245774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass80,131 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    487656485210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,575 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    466666280819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,343 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,343 miles
    Test number
    461730820933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,722 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    352031710444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,949 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,949 miles
    Test number
    248282231578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass71,368 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    322927889011
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass68,164 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    317899934407
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass66,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    655286443203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,971 miles (+2,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    706156043286
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass64,640 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    888283302280
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
  18. Pass63,030 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    926474401298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,030 miles (+4,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    721008090166
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass52,202 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    271521199195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,916 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    874965678150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,021 miles (+8,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,021 miles
    Test number
    361837057114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass27,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    314143656197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RA53 KKV

Does RA53 KKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RA53 KKV is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RA53 KKV?
The MOT on RA53 KKV is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RA53 KKV done?
RA53 KKV was recorded at 81,407 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has RA53 KKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RA53 KKV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on RA53 KKV 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 RA53 KKV find?
RA53 KKV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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