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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V53 DKCMOT history

V53 DKC is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V53 DKC blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,067 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 DKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 DKC was last recorded at 131,067 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,058 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
3,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,067 miles
  • 2025 – 128,058 miles
  • 2024 – 124,184 miles
  • 2023 – 114,984 miles
  • 2022 – 113,586 miles
  • 2021 – 109,828 miles
  • 2020 – 105,647 miles
  • 2019 – 101,320 miles
  • 2018 – 96,844 miles
  • 2017 – 91,561 miles
  • 2016 – 88,048 miles
  • 2015 – 82,849 miles
  • 2014 – 82,727 miles
  • 2013 – 81,789 miles
  • 2012 – 80,382 miles
  • 2011 – 79,184 miles
  • 2010 – 78,105 miles
  • 2009 – 74,815 miles
  • 2008 – 69,596 miles
  • 2007 – 68,686 miles
  • 2006 – 60,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,067 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,067 miles (+3,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    888503060024
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,058 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    678776629037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,056 miles (+3,872)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,056 miles
    Test number
    249627313137
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,184 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    557001003416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,177 miles (+9,193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,177 miles
    Test number
    812542107228
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    340175255460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,984 miles (+1,398)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    579923057317
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass113,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    592650420685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,586 miles (+3,758)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    588085713364
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    327022395889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,828 miles (+4,181)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    828372349880
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass105,647 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    707997238493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,614 miles (+4,294)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,614 miles
    Test number
    201296869494
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass101,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    381034528426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,319 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    511481577630
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass96,844 miles (+5,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    788244914254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in tie bar

  17. Pass91,561 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    809716160345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,048 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    215342209871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,849 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,849 miles
    Test number
    217652095416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,727 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    317149654495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,789 miles (+1,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    199305243299
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  22. Pass80,382 miles (+1,198)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,382 miles
    Test number
    388432812032
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/f slight brake bind

  23. Pass79,184 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    756237311021
    • 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)

  24. Pass78,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    870331840022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,105 miles (+3,290)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    630841640017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass74,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    524269519058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail74,815 miles (+5,219)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    981799119044
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass69,596 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,596 miles
    Test number
    831549548023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,686 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    824839427205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    903446736242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 DKC

Does V53 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 DKC is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V53 DKC?
The MOT on V53 DKC is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 DKC done?
V53 DKC was recorded at 131,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
Has V53 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 DKC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V53 DKC 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 V53 DKC find?
V53 DKC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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