BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V53 DPMMOT history
V53 DPM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 97,313 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 DPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 DPM was last recorded at 97,313 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,068 miles · 15 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 245 miles
- Average per year
- 2,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 97,313 miles
- 2022 – 97,068 miles
- 2013 – 97,002 miles
- 2012 – 95,407 miles
- 2011 – 91,205 miles
- 2010 – 85,613 miles
- 2009 – 81,244 miles
- 2008 – 77,172 miles
- 2007 – 71,928 miles
- 2006 – 62,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,313 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,313 miles (+245)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,313 miles
- Test number
- 122424424940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,068 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,068 miles
- Test number
- 574631641603
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail97,068 miles (+66)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,068 miles
- Test number
- 993639326628
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,002 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 97,002 miles
- Test number
- 129361603214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,407 miles (+4,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 95,407 miles
- Test number
- 349728802207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass91,205 miles (+5,592)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 91,205 miles
- Test number
- 446090601226
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAll brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
Pass85,613 miles (+4,369)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 85,613 miles
- Test number
- 172921700203
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
Pass81,244 miles (+4,072)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,244 miles
- Test number
- 114756079127
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Pass77,172 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 77,172 miles
- Test number
- 303664498166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,064 miles (+5,136)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,064 miles
- Test number
- 872136188123
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Pass71,928 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 71,928 miles
- Test number
- 183817937423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,876 miles (+144)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 62,876 miles
- Test number
- 514168136036
- NoteNearside front tyre outer edge slightly feathered and tread depth near limit
Fail62,732 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,732 miles
- Test number
- 833195936018
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V53 DPM
- Does V53 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 DPM expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 DPM?
- The MOT on V53 DPM expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 DPM done?
- V53 DPM was recorded at 97,313 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
- Has V53 DPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 DPM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on V53 DPM 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 DPM find?
- V53 DPM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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