BMW 3 SERIES MC53LPJ has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know MC53LPJ may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this BMW 3 SERIES like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this BMW 3 SERIES that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for MC53LPJ in seconds…
The MOT for this BMW 3 SERIES expires in 4 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2003 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 151,831 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 11:51.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

MC53LPJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 2026151,831 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Jacking Points And Under Siide Of The Vehickle Aes Corroded Also Srings Discs Etc
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2025151,829 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Jacking Points And Under Siide Of The Vehickle Aes Corroded Also Srings Discs Etc
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202416TH SEPTEMBER 2025146,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corosion Starting To O/s Rear Jacking Point No Holes
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202316TH SEPTEMBER 2024141,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202216TH SEPTEMBER 2023137,997 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2022137,978 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Body Panel Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Wing Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202116TH SEPTEMBER 2022133,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 202016TH SEPTEMBER 2021128,604 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2020128,603 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201914TH SEPTEMBER 2020120,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2019120,608 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201814TH SEPTEMBER 2019109,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Engine Covers Fitted And Sill Trims Obscuring Some Items
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2018109,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Engine Covers Fitted And Sill Trims Obscuring Some Items
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear Lower Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Link Lower Rubber Split Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201714TH SEPTEMBER 2018101,687 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201614TH SEPTEMBER 201793,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.6b)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201514TH SEPTEMBER 201685,545 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 201585,545 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.2.1b)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201414TH SEPTEMBER 201579,002 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20132ND SEPTEMBER 201470,253 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 201370,251 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201359,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201254,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges
FAILED25TH AUGUST 201154,764 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s Front Tyre Worn On Both Edges
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201149,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED24TH AUGUST 200944,953 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201044,953 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200941,657 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 20071ST SEPTEMBER 200833,034 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20061ST SEPTEMBER 200726,989 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MC53LPJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

MC53LPJ MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

MC53LPJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,831 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,901 miles

MC53LPJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration MC53LPJ was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 151,831 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,901 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MC53LPJ has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 17 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 13 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does MC53LPJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 MC53LPJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MC53LPJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 MC53LPJ does have Tax. Read more

When does MC53LPJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for MC53LPJ will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MC53LPJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for MC53LPJ will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 16th September 2026. Read more

When did MC53LPJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MC53LPJ was on Thursday 11th September 2025 at 11:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MC53LPJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for MC53LPJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MC53LPJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for MC53LPJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MC53LPJ?

MC53LPJ is registered as a 2003 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has MC53LPJ done?

The odometer reading for MC53LPJ at the last MOT in September 2025 was 151,831 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,901 miles per year. Read more

How old is MC53LPJ?

The vehicle MC53LPJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is MC53LPJ?

The official colour of MC53LPJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does MC53LPJ have?

MC53LPJ has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

MC53LPJ MOT Check