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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,991 cc

P154 OFMMOT history

P154 OFM is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

P154 OFM red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,566 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P154 OFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P154 OFM was last recorded at 104,566 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,243 miles · 12 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
1,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,566 miles
  • 2018 – 104,243 miles
  • 2017 – 104,029 miles
  • 2016 – 103,798 miles
  • 2015 – 102,148 miles
  • 2014 – 101,336 miles
  • 2012 – 100,782 miles
  • 2010 – 98,667 miles
  • 2009 – 93,769 miles
  • 2008 – 86,311 miles
  • 2007 – 79,944 miles
  • 2006 – 70,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,566 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,566 miles
    Test number
    420911673182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,243 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,243 miles
    Test number
    290352837720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,029 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    522524069180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

  4. Fail104,029 miles (+231)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    711885325774
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass103,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    495722440878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail103,798 miles (+1,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,798 miles
    Test number
    385362601396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass102,148 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    245876495130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,336 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    529714694038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,782 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,782 miles
    Test number
    906979182047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,667 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    632325540280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    591430559203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,769 miles (+7,458)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    713897349243
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass86,311 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    392647648249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,944 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    703856847224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    472257826238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P154 OFM

Does P154 OFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P154 OFM is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P154 OFM?
The MOT on P154 OFM is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P154 OFM done?
P154 OFM was recorded at 104,566 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,678 miles a year.
Has P154 OFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P154 OFM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on P154 OFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P154 OFM find?
P154 OFM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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