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BMW R Series

Silver and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,130 cc

V53 MBYMOT history

V53 MBY is a silver and black petrol BMW R Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,514 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,514 km
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,955 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,130 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 MBY was last recorded at 135,514 km on 1 Oct 2025, 1,717 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,797 km · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,717 km
Average per year
1,955 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,514 km
  • 2024 – 133,797 km
  • 2023 – 131,834 km
  • 2022 – 130,179 km
  • 2021 – 128,964 km
  • 2020 – 128,382 km
  • 2019 – 125,625 km
  • 2018 – 121,602 km
  • 2017 – 119,568 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,514 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearings/or rear diff pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,514 km (+1,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,514 km
    Test number
    918113473333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearings/or rear diff pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,797 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,797 km
    Test number
    727637780816
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail133,797 km (+1,963)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,797 km
    Test number
    165440447658
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass131,834 km (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,834 km
    Test number
    531834335168
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass130,179 km (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,179 km
    Test number
    683382177403
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,964 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,964 km
    Test number
    938673537852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail12,894 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    363736650845
    • MajorNearside Front Brake component insecure nearside front pad material breaking up and detached from back plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass128,382 km (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,382 km
    Test number
    809688621824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,625 km (+4,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,625 km
    Test number
    869867667416
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass121,602 km (+2,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,602 km
    Test number
    741322840401
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

  11. Pass119,568 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,568 km
    Test number
    469383283545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,087 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    598486553416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,624 miles
    Test number
    246462095439
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Fail115,624 miles (+3,046)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,624 miles
    Test number
    877773985106
    • FailureFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass112,578 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,578 miles
    Test number
    309283794108
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Pass110,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,049 miles
    Test number
    267727983179
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Questions about V53 MBY

Does V53 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 MBY expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 MBY?
The MOT on V53 MBY expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 MBY done?
V53 MBY was recorded at 135,514 km at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 1,955 km a year.
Has V53 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 MBY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V53 MBY 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 MBY find?
V53 MBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; rear wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearings/or rear diff pivot bearings.

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