# DN53OGX — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

DN53OGX is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Petrol (2979cc), first registered 2003-12-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DN53OGX — 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 | DN53OGX |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2979cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-24 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-02-19 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 62.5%
- Total defects recorded: 39

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-18 17:38:02 | PASSED | 159,856 MI | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-18 13:58:43 | FAILED | 159,856 MI | — |
| 2015-02-14 09:45:18 | FAILED | 159,765 MI | — |
| 2014-02-14 15:34:17 | PASSED | 151,192 MI | 2015-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-11 14:24:52 | FAILED | 151,157 MI | — |
| 2013-02-19 08:45:46 | PASSED | 141,966 MI | 2014-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-13 09:38:50 | FAILED | 141,810 MI | — |
| 2012-02-13 14:24:27 | PASSED | 128,062 MI | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-08 13:56:18 | FAILED | 128,061 MI | — |
| 2011-02-10 16:48:11 | PASSED | 112,092 MI | 2012-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-19 12:03:38 | PASSED | 98,400 MI | 2011-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-19 10:29:52 | FAILED | 98,400 MI | — |
| 2009-02-20 17:04:59 | PASSED | 81,689 MI | 2010-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2008-04-15 11:39:12 | PASSED | 71,619 MI | 2009-04-18 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-20 11:14:06 | PASSED | 60,249 MI | 2008-04-18 00:00:00 |
| 2006-04-19 12:52:21 | PASSED | 52,473 MI | 2007-04-18 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-02-18 17:38:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-02-18 13:58:43 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2015-02-14 09:45:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-02-14 15:34:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear 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)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2014-02-11 14:24:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear 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)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2013-02-13 09:38:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2012-02-08 13:56:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2011-02-10 16:48:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2010-02-19 10:29:52 (FAILED)**

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

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DN53OGX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DN53OGX. 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.