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MR53 FOS

2026 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,775 mi
Last recorded51,775 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 FOS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,222 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MR53 FOS is a 2026 BMW 3 Series in Green. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR53 FOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR53 FOS registered?

MR53 FOS is a 2026 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2026.

Is MR53 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 FOS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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