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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T553 XDUMOT history

T553 XDU is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
109,519 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 XDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 XDU was last recorded at 109,519 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,930 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
2,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,519 miles
  • 2023 – 108,930 miles
  • 2022 – 107,013 miles
  • 2021 – 106,342 miles
  • 2020 – 105,442 miles
  • 2019 – 104,065 miles
  • 2017 – 103,764 miles
  • 2016 – 103,151 miles
  • 2015 – 102,491 miles
  • 2014 – 101,685 miles
  • 2013 – 100,519 miles
  • 2012 – 97,973 miles
  • 2011 – 94,360 miles
  • 2010 – 90,835 miles
  • 2009 – 88,380 miles
  • 2008 – 83,468 miles
  • 2007 – 76,802 miles
  • 2006 – 68,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,519 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,519 miles (+589)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,519 miles
    Test number
    723923486853
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass108,930 miles (+1,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,930 miles
    Test number
    190731567285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,013 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    318099530815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,342 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,342 miles
    Test number
    612036587138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,442 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,442 miles
    Test number
    207572729670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    272452850418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,065 miles (+301)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    492789849518
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass103,764 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    780706908870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass103,151 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    866405769692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass102,491 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    925985675127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    468364874147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail101,685 miles (+1,166)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    276384574107
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass100,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    765306473111
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail100,519 miles (+2,546)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    418195973157
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    249843672137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn

  16. Fail97,973 miles (+3,613)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    388602572199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre treads perished

  17. Pass94,360 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    965618771107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass90,835 miles (+2,455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    950786150151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  19. Pass88,380 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    603632989185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail88,380 miles (+120)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    123351389175
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail88,260 miles (+4,792)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    554444559188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low 3mm

  22. Pass83,468 miles (+6,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,468 miles
    Test number
    101656848227
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass76,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    863091317271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,802 miles (+8,643)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    963561917250
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass68,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    342265616443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 XDU

Does T553 XDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 XDU expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 XDU?
The MOT on T553 XDU expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 XDU done?
T553 XDU was recorded at 109,519 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
Has T553 XDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 XDU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T553 XDU 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 XDU find?
T553 XDU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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