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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T53 TBDMOT history

T53 TBD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 174,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,755 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 TBD was last recorded at 174,755 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,737 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,755 miles
  • 2025 – 174,737 miles
  • 2024 – 171,378 miles
  • 2023 – 164,498 miles
  • 2022 – 158,305 miles
  • 2021 – 154,038 miles
  • 2020 – 151,079 miles
  • 2019 – 147,809 miles
  • 2018 – 141,276 miles
  • 2017 – 133,516 miles
  • 2016 – 122,453 miles
  • 2015 – 112,851 miles
  • 2014 – 103,290 miles
  • 2013 – 85,127 miles
  • 2012 – 80,117 miles
  • 2011 – 75,107 miles
  • 2010 – 68,611 miles
  • 2009 – 63,302 miles
  • 2008 – 58,445 miles
  • 2007 – 53,256 miles
  • 2006 – 48,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front upper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,755 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,755 miles
    Test number
    504648343218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,737 miles (+3,359)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    263166319346
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,378 miles
    Test number
    736295665656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail171,378 miles (+28)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,378 miles
    Test number
    929554276832
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail171,350 miles (+6,852)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,350 miles
    Test number
    667070492928
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At MOT limit. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,498 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,498 miles
    Test number
    724461299916
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear low om inner edge with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,496 miles (+6,191)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,496 miles
    Test number
    969988767252
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear low om inner edge with deep cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    118972962292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,305 miles (+4,267)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    393099303872
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass154,038 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    698163971952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both ends of cat pasted heavily (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail154,031 miles (+4)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,031 miles
    Test number
    561717955330
    • 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail154,027 miles (+2,948)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    943210271908
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass151,079 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    601314473722
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower general light corrosion

  14. Pass147,809 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    219756888891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,276 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,276 miles
    Test number
    420097543235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail141,275 miles (+7,759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    103229389971
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass133,516 miles (+11,063)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,516 miles
    Test number
    822701102586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,453 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    638642188655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,851 miles (+9,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    841844685637
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer both sides (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass103,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    667868414240
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail103,290 miles (+18,163)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    698527714218
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass85,127 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    995659533215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,521 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,521 miles
    Test number
    248750773409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    936143562128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail80,117 miles (+5,010)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    208563462174
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass75,107 miles (+6,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    305087061174
    • NoteRear steel brake pipes corroding

  27. Pass68,611 miles (+5,309)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    943682660129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is completly bald around its inner edge

  28. Pass63,302 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    331462669189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,445 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    291890858428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,256 miles (+4,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    941549847162
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt is not testable. due to a child seat.

  31. Pass48,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    404646656144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 TBD

Does T53 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 TBD is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 TBD?
The MOT on T53 TBD is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 TBD done?
T53 TBD was recorded at 174,755 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has T53 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 TBD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T53 TBD 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 TBD find?
T53 TBD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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