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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T853 ROOMOT history

T853 ROO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 163,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
163,995 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 ROO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T853 ROO was last recorded at 163,995 miles on 1 May 2026, 9,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,684 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,311 miles
Average per year
4,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,995 miles
  • 2025 – 154,684 miles
  • 2024 – 153,059 miles
  • 2023 – 151,555 miles
  • 2022 – 149,666 miles
  • 2021 – 148,085 miles
  • 2020 – 146,548 miles
  • 2019 – 143,584 miles
  • 2018 – 141,113 miles
  • 2017 – 138,548 miles
  • 2016 – 136,133 miles
  • 2015 – 134,646 miles
  • 2014 – 129,911 miles
  • 2013 – 125,520 miles
  • 2012 – 118,214 miles
  • 2011 – 107,315 miles
  • 2010 – 100,716 miles
  • 2009 – 98,139 miles
  • 2008 – 95,274 miles
  • 2007 – 92,263 miles
  • 2006 – 81,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,995 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear differential bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,995 miles (+9,311)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,995 miles
    Test number
    510198401016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear differential bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass154,684 miles (+1,625)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,684 miles
    Test number
    134787396875
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass153,059 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,059 miles
    Test number
    431086125657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,555 miles (+1,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    681437539862
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has a leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass149,666 miles (+1,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,666 miles
    Test number
    876835600643
    • AdvisoryBoth front 'd' mount bushes wearing
    • AdvisoryFront downpipe exhaust/cat has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has a leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing thin close to markers
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass148,085 miles (+1,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    148,085 miles
    Test number
    259453003108
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCar over heating

  7. Pass146,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,548 miles
    Test number
    941182853722
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,548 miles (+2,964)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,548 miles
    Test number
    907658645325
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,584 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    646180630747
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low+offshape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail143,584 miles (+2,471)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    904864489424
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low+offshape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass141,113 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,113 miles
    Test number
    523516397175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail141,101 miles (+2,553)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,101 miles
    Test number
    202391786163
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box+down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***strong advise*** (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ***strong advise*** (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass138,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,548 miles
    Test number
    383745447160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail138,548 miles (+2,415)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,548 miles
    Test number
    193944575014
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass136,133 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,133 miles
    Test number
    310605613825
    • Advisory** nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn **
    • Advisory** nearside front outer brake pad has 2.5mm remaining **
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper judder
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail136,133 miles (+1,487)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,133 miles
    Test number
    504070251185
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Advisory** nearside front lower arm trailing bush worn **
    • Advisory** nearside front outer brake pad has 2.5mm remaining **
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper judder
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass134,646 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    134,646 miles
    Test number
    386823365042
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff oil leaking

  18. Fail134,646 miles (+4,735)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,646 miles
    Test number
    958273965055
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff oil leaking

  19. Pass129,911 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    387247764019
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint play
    • NoteNearside headlamp internal condensation
    • NoteOffside front steering arm inner joint play
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  20. Fail129,911 miles (+4,391)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    757586164005
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Note** rear brake discs corroded excessively **
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint play
    • NoteNearside headlamp internal condensation
    • NoteOffside front steering arm inner joint play
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  21. Pass125,520 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    576529653044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil
    • NoteTracking recomended

  22. Fail125,517 miles (+7,303)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,517 miles
    Test number
    946868153040
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiff leaking oil
    • NoteTracking recomended

  23. Pass118,214 miles (+81)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,214 miles
    Test number
    177663252025
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber weak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  24. Fail118,133 miles (+10,818)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,133 miles
    Test number
    168482952052
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber weak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  25. Pass107,315 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    346389641082
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Fail107,315 miles (+6,599)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    617919341014
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  27. Pass100,716 miles (+2,577)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,716 miles
    Test number
    772237540038
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers weak
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteOil leak suspected from oil filter housing

  28. Fail98,139 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    492668649040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass98,139 miles (+2,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    781608249038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass95,274 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    163843648496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass92,263 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,263 miles
    Test number
    260451357070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass81,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    524003856050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail81,042 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    371279146060
    • FailureInner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T853 ROO

Does T853 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 ROO expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 ROO?
The MOT on T853 ROO expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 ROO done?
T853 ROO was recorded at 163,995 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
Has T853 ROO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 ROO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T853 ROO 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 T853 ROO find?
T853 ROO failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside front position lamp not working, and 12 more.

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