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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

S53 PCCMOT history

S53 PCC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S53 PCC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,902 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 PCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 PCC was last recorded at 65,902 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 6,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,094 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,808 miles
Average per year
3,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,902 miles
  • 2025 – 59,094 miles
  • 2024 – 52,245 miles
  • 2023 – 42,048 miles
  • 2022 – 35,329 miles
  • 2021 – 32,439 miles
  • 2020 – 30,188 miles
  • 2019 – 27,130 miles
  • 2018 – 23,968 miles
  • 2017 – 20,220 miles
  • 2016 – 16,542 miles
  • 2015 – 12,670 miles
  • 2014 – 7,792 miles
  • 2013 – 3,396 miles
  • 2011 – 3,297 miles
  • 2010 – 3,097 miles
  • 2009 – 2,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,902 miles (+6,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    849833004566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass59,094 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,094 miles
    Test number
    909112543105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass52,245 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,245 miles
    Test number
    961552640390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,048 miles
    Test number
    142330643853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail42,048 miles (+6,719)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,048 miles
    Test number
    862099905813
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose INNER (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    830631189742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,329 miles (+2,890)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    760663206389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass32,439 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,439 miles
    Test number
    784485516879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,188 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    363498123607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail30,179 miles (+3,049)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,179 miles
    Test number
    517058515555
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass27,130 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    753146975584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod has minor play

  12. Pass23,968 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,968 miles
    Test number
    547211594015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass20,220 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,220 miles
    Test number
    565846457967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,542 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,542 miles
    Test number
    326240335875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,670 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,670 miles
    Test number
    806153885015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,792 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    7,792 miles
    Test number
    235523384069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,396 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,396 miles
    Test number
    326179183033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,297 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    3,297 miles
    Test number
    655487331170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,097 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    3,097 miles
    Test number
    961177710106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    2,767 miles
    Test number
    444391029189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 PCC

Does S53 PCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 PCC is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 PCC?
The MOT on S53 PCC is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 PCC done?
S53 PCC was recorded at 65,902 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,637 miles a year.
Has S53 PCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 PCC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S53 PCC 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 PCC find?
S53 PCC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear, and 1 more.

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