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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S53 BWTMOT history

S53 BWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S53 BWT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,044 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 BWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 BWT was last recorded at 64,044 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,031 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,044 miles
  • 2025 – 64,031 miles
  • 2024 – 64,016 miles
  • 2023 – 63,960 miles
  • 2022 – 63,960 miles
  • 2021 – 63,772 miles
  • 2020 – 63,760 miles
  • 2019 – 63,428 miles
  • 2018 – 62,917 miles
  • 2017 – 62,353 miles
  • 2016 – 61,711 miles
  • 2015 – 61,656 miles
  • 2014 – 61,515 miles
  • 2013 – 61,391 miles
  • 2012 – 61,260 miles
  • 2011 – 61,130 miles
  • 2010 – 60,881 miles
  • 2009 – 60,719 miles
  • 2008 – 60,484 miles
  • 2007 – 60,274 miles
  • 2006 – 60,116 miles
  • 2005 – 57,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,044 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,044 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,044 miles
    Test number
    908034705073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,031 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    195902622736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,016 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    935275181003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    406704363113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,960 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    711583249185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,772 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    645717313562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,760 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    844259659929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,428 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    178733855476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,917 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    446962240931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass62,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    485820104813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,352 miles (+641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    610764246374
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  12. Pass61,711 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    745979419906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,656 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    919993585109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,515 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    885124484121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,391 miles (+131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    106020593101
    • NoteALL brake pipes heavily greased
  16. Pass61,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    545223792142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,260 miles (+130)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    149303092124
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure
  18. Pass61,130 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    307389681135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,881 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    953826480140
    • 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. Pass60,719 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    141207589148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    270360998167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,484 miles (+210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    880440498197
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass60,274 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    622637787134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,116 miles (+2,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    684176886136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass57,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    120746095138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S53 BWT

Does S53 BWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 BWT is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 BWT?
The MOT on S53 BWT is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 BWT done?
S53 BWT was recorded at 64,044 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 304 miles a year.
Has S53 BWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 BWT has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S53 BWT 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 S53 BWT find?
S53 BWT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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