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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T53 KBPMOT history

T53 KBP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,614 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 KBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 KBP was last recorded at 157,614 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,593 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,614 miles
  • 2025 – 152,691 miles
  • 2024 – 149,539 miles
  • 2023 – 142,511 miles
  • 2022 – 139,779 miles
  • 2020 – 136,678 miles
  • 2015 – 135,971 miles
  • 2014 – 128,210 miles
  • 2013 – 122,539 miles
  • 2012 – 108,037 miles
  • 2011 – 90,669 miles
  • 2010 – 82,830 miles
  • 2009 – 76,007 miles
  • 2008 – 68,563 miles
  • 2007 – 67,233 miles
  • 2006 – 63,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,614 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Coolant leak Radiator area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,614 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,614 miles
    Test number
    461973899097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,593 miles (+4,902)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,593 miles
    Test number
    596886736345
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,691 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,691 miles
    Test number
    886298226607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,640 miles (+3,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,640 miles
    Test number
    379413891870
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,539 miles (+7,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,539 miles
    Test number
    959079913398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass142,511 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    188963908338
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible joint heat shield fouling on exhaust

  7. Fail142,511 miles (+2,732)3 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,511 miles
    Test number
    901732770325
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible joint heat shield fouling on exhaust

  8. Pass139,779 miles (+3,101)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,779 miles
    Test number
    465586564052
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass136,678 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    255014822601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,971 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,971 miles
    Test number
    139139415271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail135,968 miles (+7,758)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,968 miles
    Test number
    456782115229
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    168004174180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail128,210 miles (+5,671)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    226644574185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass122,539 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,539 miles
    Test number
    529148473193
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Fail122,536 miles (+14,499)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,536 miles
    Test number
    947024663144
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass108,037 miles (+17,368)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    235714152134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass90,669 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    748645061162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhuast heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

  18. Fail90,669 miles (+7,839)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    647394361197
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhuast heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

  19. Pass82,830 miles (+6,823)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,830 miles
    Test number
    504278640035
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamp lenses
    • NoteExhaust downpipe bracket corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteSurface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

  20. Pass76,007 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,007 miles
    Test number
    204150959036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  21. Fail76,007 miles (+7,444)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,007 miles
    Test number
    810450859015
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  22. Pass68,563 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    932040258016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    183006947426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass67,233 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    410126547020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    583443156090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 KBP

Does T53 KBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 KBP is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 KBP?
The MOT on T53 KBP is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 KBP done?
T53 KBP was recorded at 157,614 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has T53 KBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 KBP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 KBP 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 KBP find?
T53 KBP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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