When is MW53KGA's MOT due?

This vehicle's MOT expired on 21 January 2026. It cannot legally be driven until it passes a new test, except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.

What mileage has MW53KGA done?

The last mileage recorded at MOT was 241,539 miles in January 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 259,500 miles.

Has MW53KGA ever failed an MOT?

Yes. It has failed 10 MOT tests, most recently in January 2024. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.

Has MW53KGA's mileage ever dropped?

Yes. At least one recorded reading is lower than an earlier one. A mileage drop can indicate odometer tampering (clocking), so review the readings in the MOT history carefully before buying.

MW53KGA

BMW 3 SERIES

2003 · Silver · Petrol · 2494cc

Data from official DVSA and DVLA records · Report generated 3 August 2026

Vehicle Summary

MOT

Expired

until 21/01/2026

Tax

SORN

Est. Mileage

259,664

projected from MOT records

CO2 Emissions

217

g/km

Mileage History

A recorded mileage is lower than an earlier reading. This can indicate odometer tampering (clocking). Check the readings in the MOT history below before relying on the current mileage.

MOT History

Test number
391729715198
Expiry
21 Jan 2026
Odometer
241,539 mi
MINORMIN
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test number
203348106474
Expiry
19 Jan 2025
Odometer
232,784 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test number
275151361230
Expiry
—
Odometer
232,721 mi
DANGEROUSDNGR
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSDNGR
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSDNGR
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORMAJ
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJORMAJ
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJORMAJ
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Test number
975729300066
Expiry
3 Jan 2024
Odometer
226,424 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
470257491678
Expiry
22 Dec 2022
Odometer
219,925 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
904772432510
Expiry
—
Odometer
219,857 mi
DANGEROUSDNGR
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJORMAJ
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJORMAJ
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
MAJORMAJ
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test number
564774384321
Expiry
22 Dec 2021
Odometer
213,192 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
175395540544
Expiry
20 Dec 2020
Odometer
207,607 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
858220158906
Expiry
—
Odometer
207,607 mi
MAJORMAJ
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Test number
660635538921
Expiry
20 Dec 2019
Odometer
192,379 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
527916233547
Expiry
—
Odometer
196,149 mi
MAJORMAJ
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside Not Working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJORMAJ
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORMAJ
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Test number
553590614451
Expiry
20 Dec 2018
Odometer
184,818 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
225396475939
Expiry
20 Dec 2017
Odometer
172,508 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORYADV
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test number
865200529832
Expiry
—
Odometer
172,508 mi
PRSPRS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORYADV
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test number
748828982141
Expiry
20 Dec 2016
Odometer
156,817 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
499479328454
Expiry
—
Odometer
156,817 mi
FAILFAIL
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILFAIL
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Test number
258993854393
Expiry
20 Dec 2015
Odometer
148,348 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
777239444388
Expiry
—
Odometer
148,347 mi
DANGEROUSDNGR
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DANGEROUSDNGR
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DANGEROUSDNGR
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAILFAIL
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
FAILFAIL
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
FAILFAIL
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILFAIL
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Coolant leak
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
engine cover and bottom pan damaged
Test number
488122153372
Expiry
20 Dec 2014
Odometer
144,703 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
268888743358
Expiry
—
Odometer
144,695 mi
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORYADV
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
725104252374
Expiry
20 Dec 2013
Odometer
131,953 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
near side front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Test number
628554152376
Expiry
—
Odometer
131,953 mi
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
near side front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Test number
845253851379
Expiry
20 Dec 2012
Odometer
118,904 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
242004550390
Expiry
20 Dec 2011
Odometer
110,288 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Test number
771862459371
Expiry
20 Dec 2010
Odometer
100,053 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
364244458334
Expiry
20 Dec 2009
Odometer
81,952 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
540234357311
Expiry
—
Odometer
64,884 mi
PRSPRS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRSPRS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORYADV
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test number
710204757315
Expiry
20 Dec 2008
Odometer
64,884 mi
ADVISORYADV
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Test number
872245356361
Expiry
20 Dec 2007
Odometer
49,504 mi
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
rear brake pads getting low and front brake pads getting low.both front tyres wearing on inner edge and req tracking

MOT History

MOT

Passes:19

Fails:10

Pass Rate:66%

Advisories:36

Expires:21/01/2026

Days Remaining:Expired

MOT Summary

Tax

Status:SORN

Due:Now

Days Remaining:Expired

Tax

Mileage

Estimated Mileage:259,664

Annual Mileage:9,978

vs UK Average:39% above

Mileage Summary

Emissions

Euro Standard:EURO 4

CO2 Output:217 g/km

Emissions

Vehicle Details

Manufactured:2003

First Registered:December 2003

V5C Last Issued:18/07/2011

Type Approval:M1

Wheelplan:2 Axle Rigid Body

Marked for Export:No

Vehicle Details

MW53KGA FAQs

When is MW53KGA's MOT due?: This vehicle's MOT expired on 21 January 2026. It cannot legally be driven until it passes a new test, except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Is MW53KGA taxed?: No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.
What mileage has MW53KGA done?: The last mileage recorded at MOT was 241,539 miles in January 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 259,500 miles.
Has MW53KGA ever failed an MOT?: Yes. It has failed 10 MOT tests, most recently in January 2024. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.
Has MW53KGA's mileage ever dropped?: Yes. At least one recorded reading is lower than an earlier one. A mileage drop can indicate odometer tampering (clocking), so review the readings in the MOT history carefully before buying.