BMW logo

BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V53 GPRMOT history

V53 GPR is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V53 GPR blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,407 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,075 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V53 GPR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V53 GPR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 GPR was last recorded at 113,407 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,815 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
2,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,407 miles
  • 2024 – 111,815 miles
  • 2023 – 111,682 miles
  • 2021 – 111,461 miles
  • 2019 – 105,167 miles
  • 2018 – 103,253 miles
  • 2017 – 103,054 miles
  • 2016 – 102,890 miles
  • 2014 – 102,640 miles
  • 2013 – 101,584 miles
  • 2012 – 99,852 miles
  • 2008 – 86,875 miles
  • 2006 – 79,871 miles
  • 2005 – 71,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front lense broken
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust pipe blowing slightly
  • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f bumper

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    362507284588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lense broken
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust pipe blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f bumper

  2. Fail113,407 miles (+1,592)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    236825632922
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lense broken
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust pipe blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f bumper

  3. Pass111,815 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    166970307573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Fail111,757 miles (+75)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    109976253138
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Fail111,682 miles (+221)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,682 miles
    Test number
    818725170245
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass111,461 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    460675781293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail111,439 miles (+6,272)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    978377762703
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass105,167 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    539357939917
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail105,167 miles (+1,914)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,167 miles
    Test number
    926114611122
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass103,253 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    458709700280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,054 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    854675007978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,890 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,890 miles
    Test number
    523356067623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,640 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    406983314251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass101,584 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    935144303208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass99,852 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    445634542274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise general condition of front bumper.
    • NoteWindsreen has light scathing.

  16. Fail99,851 miles (+12,976)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,851 miles
    Test number
    618636232238
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise general condition of front bumper.
    • NoteWindsreen has light scathing.

  17. Pass86,875 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    913994768079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,871 miles (+8,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    374653226426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    142649505253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 GPR

Does V53 GPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 GPR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V53 GPR?
The MOT on V53 GPR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 GPR done?
V53 GPR was recorded at 113,407 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,075 miles a year.
Has V53 GPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 GPR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V53 GPR 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 GPR find?
V53 GPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front lense broken; centre exhaust pipe blowing slightly; damage to o/s/f bumper.

Related registrations

Browse all V53 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.