I have the new 475 Bernina, that is a 5.5mm machine. It does not do embroidery. I love that machine for piecing and quilting. The BSR does not come with it but it is compatible with the BSR but the BSR by itself is spendy. Bernina has added a 5.5 mm to most of the levels of machines. I also have heard that the Bernettes are a lower cost option.
Yes you can use a lot of Bernina feet with the 475 that came with my 440 and 630. I am not sure if the 153 uses the new style of feet or the old style. The new style are the ones with the white background and red numbers and lines. The old style are white background with black print. One new thing on the 475 is that it does come with the larger bobbin which I like, but that bobbin is harder to put in although it lasts a really long time. I do think at least some of the 300 series come with the old style bobbin.
I just checked the 153 does use the new style feet and I think you are good to go with any of the newer berninas (not sure what the Bernettes use).
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