BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T553 JSLMOT history
T553 JSL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 84,909 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T553 JSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T553 JSL was last recorded at 84,909 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 81,179 miles · 28 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,730 miles
- Average per year
- 1,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 84,909 miles
- 2023 – 81,179 miles
- 2022 – 80,018 miles
- 2021 – 79,993 miles
- 2020 – 79,588 miles
- 2019 – 76,550 miles
- 2018 – 72,268 miles
- 2017 – 67,571 miles
- 2016 – 64,509 miles
- 2014 – 61,447 miles
- 2013 – 59,611 miles
- 2012 – 58,480 miles
- 2011 – 56,202 miles
- 2009 – 55,190 miles
- 2008 – 54,624 miles
- 2007 – 53,863 miles
- 2006 – 51,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,909 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet on inside
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,909 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 270022783168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,179 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 81,179 miles
- Test number
- 521066400011
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,174 miles (+1,156)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,174 miles
- Test number
- 995875014370
- DangerousNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Floor at Clip (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,018 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 80,018 miles
- Test number
- 344298875332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,018 miles (+25)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,018 miles
- Test number
- 866310719779
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,993 miles (+61)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 79,993 miles
- Test number
- 704424752467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,932 miles (+344)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 595639929410
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 79,588 miles
- Test number
- 497835187334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,584 miles (+3,034)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,584 miles
- Test number
- 980955746962
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Pass76,550 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,550 miles
- Test number
- 883683052582
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail76,541 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,541 miles
- Test number
- 534064174967
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,268 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,268 miles
- Test number
- 949193108990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,260 miles (+4,689)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,260 miles
- Test number
- 833058007824
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,571 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,571 miles
- Test number
- 436996899733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,570 miles (+3,061)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,570 miles
- Test number
- 950252346769
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (4.1.D.1b)
Pass64,509 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,509 miles
- Test number
- 161454190616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,424 miles (+2,977)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,424 miles
- Test number
- 702579026086
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass61,447 miles (+763)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 61,447 miles
- Test number
- 787244864354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,684 miles (+1,073)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,684 miles
- Test number
- 875548704039
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NotePlastic covers on sills
Pass59,611 miles (+1,131)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,611 miles
- Test number
- 469797403070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,480 miles (+2,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 58,480 miles
- Test number
- 397326102065
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,202 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,202 miles
- Test number
- 198447301098
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight buckle at nearside rear wheel/tyre
- NoteSlight play at offside inner steering arm
Fail56,197 miles (+1,007)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 246806301019
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight buckle at nearside rear wheel/tyre
- NoteSlight play at offside inner steering arm
Pass55,190 miles (+566)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,190 miles
- Test number
- 810491869257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,624 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,624 miles
- Test number
- 532694158261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,863 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 53,863 miles
- Test number
- 163265757226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,087 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 51,087 miles
- Test number
- 164036756211
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Questions about T553 JSL
- Does T553 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T553 JSL expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T553 JSL?
- The MOT on T553 JSL expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T553 JSL done?
- T553 JSL was recorded at 84,909 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 1,878 miles a year.
- Has T553 JSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T553 JSL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T553 JSL 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 T553 JSL find?
- T553 JSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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