# DN53OGP — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

DN53OGP is a Silver BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2003-12-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DN53OGP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DN53OGP |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-31 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-07-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 70%
- Total defects recorded: 75

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 09:17:44 | PASSED | 161,656 MI | 2019-07-18 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-06 08:35:39 | FAILED | 161,649 MI | — |
| 2017-07-07 13:39:19 | PASSED | 156,928 MI | 2018-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-08 14:14:36 | PASSED | 151,869 MI | 2017-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2015-07-17 11:03:13 | PASSED | 147,110 MI | 2016-07-16 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-05 15:55:41 | PASSED | 143,187 MI | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 |
| 2014-08-12 12:18:52 | FAILED | 142,976 MI | — |
| 2013-08-28 15:35:33 | PASSED | 134,062 MI | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-09 10:50:46 | PASSED | 120,904 MI | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-02 11:01:45 | FAILED | 120,535 MI | — |
| 2011-08-30 16:30:53 | PASSED | 109,373 MI | 2012-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-16 14:28:44 | FAILED | 108,985 MI | — |
| 2010-08-16 13:31:54 | PASSED | 94,355 MI | 2011-08-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-04 13:15:58 | FAILED | 93,971 MI | — |
| 2009-08-04 15:35:17 | PASSED | 81,125 MI | 2010-08-05 00:00:00 |
| 2008-08-06 14:14:48 | PASSED | 67,715 MI | 2009-08-05 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-21 12:13:33 | PASSED | 56,892 MI | 2008-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-10 10:47:20 | FAILED | 56,892 MI | — |
| 2007-09-10 10:47:20 | PASSED | 56,892 MI | 2008-09-09 00:00:00 |
| 2007-05-24 12:30:52 | PASSED | 51,250 MI | 2008-05-23 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-07-19 09:17:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-07-06 08:35:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

**2017-07-07 13:39:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear parking brake efficiency 17%.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake slightly binding.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged Front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-07-08 14:14:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake effort 16%
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-07-17 11:03:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**2014-09-05 15:55:41 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-08-12 12:18:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

**2013-08-28 15:35:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: rear mount bushes cracked and perished

**2012-08-09 10:50:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2012-08-02 11:01:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2011-08-30 16:30:53 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: brake pad wear light on
- USER ENTERED: both front suspwnsion arms have slight play in bushes

**2011-08-16 14:28:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- USER ENTERED: brake light on on dash

**2010-08-04 13:15:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2009-08-04 15:35:17 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: brake pad warning light on but pads ok

**2008-08-06 14:14:48 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: brake pad warning light on dash but brake pads appear to be ok

**2007-09-10 10:47:20 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

**2007-09-10 10:47:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DN53OGP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DN53OGP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
