Where was the BC53S number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BC53S prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BC.

What year was a BC53S registration plate released?

The BC53S series was issued during September 2003 to February 2004.

What is the MOT pass rate for BC53S vehicles?

Vehicles in the BC53S cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 85.7% based on 7 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BC53S Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix BC53S.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 85.7%

Popular Makes

BMW 33.3% (1)

FORD 33.3% (1)

LAND ROVER 33.3% (1)

85.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 7 historical tests

Common Colors

Black2 vehicles

Silver1 vehicles

Active Plates in BC53S Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BC53SAM

MOT Valid

BMW 116

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2009
MOT Expiry: 10 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BC53SBS

MOT Expired

LAND ROVER DEFENDER HDTP XDYN HSE DMHEV A

Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BC53SSC

MOT Valid

FORD FOCUS C-MAX

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2006
MOT Expiry: 18 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BC53S Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

BMW Common Problems FORD Common Problems LAND ROVER Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BC53S Plates

Where was the BC53S number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BC53S were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BC) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BC53S?

The BC53S age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a BC53S vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.