Where was the BS53W number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BS53W prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BS.

What year was a BS53W registration plate released?

The BS53W series was issued during September 2003 to February 2004.

What is the MOT pass rate for BS53W vehicles?

Vehicles in the BS53W cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 70% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BS53W Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix BS53W.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70%

Popular Makes

FORD 33.3% (1)

TOYOTA 33.3% (1)

VOLVO 33.3% (1)

70%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

BLACK1 vehicles

Green1 vehicles

Grey1 vehicles

Active Plates in BS53W Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BS53WCS

MOT Valid

TOYOTA YARIS CROSS DESIGN HEV AUTO

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Jan 2022
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BS53WEB

MOT Expired

VOLVO V50

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Mar 2006
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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BS53WJS

MOT Valid

FORD KUGA TITANIUM TDCI 4X4 AUTO

2.0L · Diesel · BLACK

First Used: Sep 2018
MOT Expiry: 25 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BS53W Makes

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

FORD Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems VOLVO Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BS53W Plates

Where was the BS53W number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BS53W were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BS) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BS53W?

The BS53W age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a BS53W 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.