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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T53 ABMMOT history

T53 ABM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
193,464 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 ABM was last recorded at 193,464 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 3,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,888 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,576 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,464 miles
  • 2023 – 189,888 miles
  • 2022 – 184,717 miles
  • 2021 – 180,793 miles
  • 2019 – 167,233 miles
  • 2018 – 151,388 miles
  • 2017 – 141,319 miles
  • 2016 – 131,625 miles
  • 2015 – 117,899 miles
  • 2013 – 117,539 miles
  • 2012 – 113,151 miles
  • 2011 – 108,149 miles
  • 2010 – 103,288 miles
  • 2009 – 99,107 miles
  • 2008 – 99,089 miles
  • 2007 – 94,723 miles
  • 2006 – 87,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,464 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,464 miles (+3,576)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,464 miles
    Test number
    893366369582
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass189,888 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,888 miles
    Test number
    499785571786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,717 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,717 miles
    Test number
    344980246181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,793 miles (+13,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,793 miles
    Test number
    393610678218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,233 miles (+15,845)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,233 miles
    Test number
    704606458624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,388 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,388 miles
    Test number
    683394439755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    674729126774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,319 miles (+9,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    834748696942
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working Parking Light (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass131,625 miles (+13,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    369427769821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass117,899 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,899 miles
    Test number
    504699905902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on legal limits

  11. Pass117,539 miles (+4,388)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,539 miles
    Test number
    755021243393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass113,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    689354342233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,151 miles (+5,002)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    256382342285
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass108,149 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    597602141223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail108,128 miles (+4,840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,128 miles
    Test number
    628049631287
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass103,288 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    680123630278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,107 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    212956659423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass99,089 miles (+4,366)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    721450728316
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front headlight has slight mist of condensation
    • NoteOfside front tyre wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass94,723 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,723 miles
    Test number
    651125087272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    503791236198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,306 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    763391336131
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about T53 ABM

Does T53 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 ABM expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 ABM?
The MOT on T53 ABM expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 ABM done?
T53 ABM was recorded at 193,464 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has T53 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 ABM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T53 ABM 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 T53 ABM find?
T53 ABM passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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