
BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V53 NCAMOT history
V53 NCA is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 32,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 32,256 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 NCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 NCA was last recorded at 32,256 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 31,897 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 359 miles
- Average per year
- 940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 32,256 miles
- 2025 – 31,897 miles
- 2024 – 31,615 miles
- 2023 – 31,132 miles
- 2022 – 30,744 miles
- 2021 – 30,279 miles
- 2020 – 29,734 miles
- 2019 – 29,031 miles
- 2018 – 28,084 miles
- 2017 – 27,279 miles
- 2016 – 26,276 miles
- 2015 – 25,202 miles
- 2014 – 24,384 miles
- 2013 – 23,686 miles
- 2012 – 22,664 miles
- 2011 – 22,029 miles
- 2010 – 21,112 miles
- 2009 – 19,723 miles
- 2008 – 17,198 miles
- 2007 – 15,347 miles
- 2006 – 13,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll Front Steering and Suspension Components are Corroded
- AdvisoryAll Rear Suspension Components are Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill and Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill and Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease and Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Coil spring corroded all four
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,256 miles (+359)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 32,256 miles
- Test number
- 401786077204
- AdvisoryAll Front Steering and Suspension Components are Corroded
- AdvisoryAll Rear Suspension Components are Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill and Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At Jacking Support Point on Sill and Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease and Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass31,897 miles (+9)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 31,897 miles
- Test number
- 218263483973
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront all steering and suspension components on front are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mounting points for rear control arms/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail31,888 miles (+273)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,888 miles
- Test number
- 371963633924
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront all steering and suspension components on front are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nearest caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis mounting points for rear control arms/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass31,615 miles (+483)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 31,615 miles
- Test number
- 367456614008
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFUEL TANK STRAPS ARE CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SILL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SILL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass31,132 miles (+388)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 31,132 miles
- Test number
- 419511473597
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both, lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking point areas (sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass30,744 miles (+12)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 30,744 miles
- Test number
- 105533984237
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail30,732 miles (+453)2 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,732 miles
- Test number
- 486201990078
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass30,279 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 30,279 miles
- Test number
- 437901131863
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail30,279 miles (+545)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,279 miles
- Test number
- 755486929591
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Main & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,734 miles (+703)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 29,734 miles
- Test number
- 204171270873
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass29,031 miles (+947)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 29,031 miles
- Test number
- 273318690621
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,084 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 28,084 miles
- Test number
- 489378429367
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Mains (1.1.11 (c))
Fail28,084 miles (+805)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,084 miles
- Test number
- 349623534283
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Mains (1.1.11 (c))
Pass27,279 miles (+1,003)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 27,279 miles
- Test number
- 274889628451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded mid to rear, rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront suspension components such as; bottom arms, anti-roll bar links and shock absorbers have corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox area
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass26,276 miles (+1,074)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 26,276 miles
- Test number
- 748718118315
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront number plate is deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms / trackrods are corroded
Pass25,202 miles (+818)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 25,202 miles
- Test number
- 685655645219
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront number plate is slightly deteriorated
- NoteFront struts / wishbones and hubs are corroded
Pass24,384 miles (+698)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 24,384 miles
- Test number
- 169256444278
- NoteAll tyres have cracking beteen the treads
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated
- NoteFront struts ,wishbones and trackrods are corroded
Pass23,686 miles (+1,022)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,686 miles
- Test number
- 657902843246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll tyres are cracking in tread
Pass22,664 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 22,664 miles
- Test number
- 327420152280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,029 miles (+917)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 22,029 miles
- Test number
- 586428241282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,112 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 21,112 miles
- Test number
- 762222550250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,070 miles (+1,347)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,070 miles
- Test number
- 344629040284
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass19,723 miles (+2,525)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,723 miles
- Test number
- 294040659252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,198 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,198 miles
- Test number
- 370562458451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,347 miles (+1,862)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 15,347 miles
- Test number
- 183360157235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 13,485 miles
- Test number
- 282909346276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 NCA
- Does V53 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 NCA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V53 NCA?
- The MOT on V53 NCA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V53 NCA done?
- V53 NCA was recorded at 32,256 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 940 miles a year.
- Has V53 NCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 NCA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V53 NCA 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 NCA find?
- V53 NCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 14 advisories: all front steering and suspension components are corroded; all rear suspension components are corroded; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded, and 11 more.
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