BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc
K54 FUVMOT history
K54 FUV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 115,219 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K54 FUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,795 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 19 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K54 FUV was last recorded at 115,219 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Feb 2010: 58,032 miles, lower than 85,025 miles on 8 Feb 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,908 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 311 miles
- Average per year
- 3,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,219 miles
- 2025 – 114,908 miles
- 2024 – 114,293 miles
- 2023 – 108,364 miles
- 2022 – 106,937 miles
- 2021 – 106,375 miles
- 2020 – 105,948 miles
- 2019 – 105,302 miles
- 2018 – 104,670 miles
- 2017 – 100,947 miles
- 2016 – 93,472 miles
- 2015 – 87,679 miles
- 2014 – 81,577 miles
- 2013 – 74,554 miles
- 2012 – 70,512 miles
- 2011 – 62,776 miles
- 2010 – 58,032 miles
- 2007 – 51,055 miles
- 2006 – 43,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,219 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,219 miles (+311)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 115,219 miles
- Test number
- 665386048440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,908 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,908 miles
- Test number
- 983292543719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,906 miles (+613)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,906 miles
- Test number
- 942751820011
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass114,293 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,293 miles
- Test number
- 619970345440
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,364 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 108,364 miles
- Test number
- 131672018227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valence/closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass106,937 miles (+562)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,937 miles
- Test number
- 206838577084
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank and pies corroded
Pass106,375 miles (+427)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 106,375 miles
- Test number
- 255373586891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe running along nearside
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear rear diff oil leak.
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
Pass105,948 miles (+646)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,948 miles
- Test number
- 624213039185
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
- AdvisoryFuel hose corroded Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,302 miles (+632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 105,302 miles
- Test number
- 898475614008
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass104,670 miles (+97)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 104,670 miles
- Test number
- 586629527091
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust rubber mounting worn. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail104,573 miles (+3,626)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,573 miles
- Test number
- 958739469769
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (3.5.1g)
Pass100,947 miles (+7,475)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,947 miles
- Test number
- 383779376834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,472 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,472 miles
- Test number
- 569472726228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,679 miles (+6,102)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 87,679 miles
- Test number
- 275627705122
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth Rear Tyres Cracking
- NoteFront Registration Plate Cracked
- NoteO/s/r Wheel Arch Corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight Diff Oil Leak
Pass81,577 miles (+7,023)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,577 miles
- Test number
- 476406114168
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,554 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 74,554 miles
- Test number
- 107803213113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,512 miles (+7,736)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,512 miles
- Test number
- 725475942098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel line corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail62,776 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,776 miles
- Test number
- 927886241012
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteO/S/R + Both front tyres perrished
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,776 miles (+4,744)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,776 miles
- Test number
- 985566541096
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteO/S/R + Both front tyres perrished
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,032 miles (-26,993)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,032 miles
- Test number
- 352883640089
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteEngine oil leaks!
- NoteN/S/F outer sill corroading by jacking point!
- NoteRear diff leaking!
- NoteSlight play felt through steering wheel, possible u-j cuppling worn!
- NoteFuel lines corroading front to rear!
Fail85,025 miles (+33,970)6 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,025 miles
- Test number
- 264979130018
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteEngine oil leaks!
- NoteN/S/F outer sill corroading by jacking point!
- NoteRear diff leaking!
- NoteSlight play felt through steering wheel, possible u-j cuppling worn!
- NoteFuel lines corroading front to rear!
Pass51,055 miles (+7,655)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 51,055 miles
- Test number
- 844169597128
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 43,400 miles
- Test number
- 394205706268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K54 FUV
- Does K54 FUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K54 FUV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K54 FUV?
- The MOT on K54 FUV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K54 FUV done?
- K54 FUV was recorded at 115,219 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,557 miles a year.
- Has K54 FUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K54 FUV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K54 FUV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K54 FUV find?
- K54 FUV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 1 more.
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