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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S54 BMWMOT history

S54 BMW is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S54 BMW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,937 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 BMW was last recorded at 65,937 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,802 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,937 miles
  • 2024 – 65,802 miles
  • 2019 – 65,136 miles
  • 2015 – 65,101 miles
  • 2014 – 62,166 miles
  • 2013 – 59,325 miles
  • 2010 – 53,192 miles
  • 2009 – 47,770 miles
  • 2008 – 43,340 miles
  • 2007 – 35,842 miles
  • 2006 – 30,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,937 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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,937 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    220615812652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,802 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,802 miles
    Test number
    120359402976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,136 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    933876515461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,101 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,101 miles
    Test number
    675303450300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,343 miles (+2,177)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    898426375192
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil low on dipstick
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential unit
  6. Pass62,166 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    129173274031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,325 miles (+6,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    759265763071
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Pass53,192 miles (+5,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    200411790219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  9. Pass47,770 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    110938209401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    101281918483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,340 miles (+7,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    344830018058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass35,842 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    872423807041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,831 miles (+5,522)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,831 miles
    Test number
    101262907057
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail30,309 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,309 miles
    Test number
    903450556128
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S54 BMW

Does S54 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 BMW is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S54 BMW?
The MOT on S54 BMW is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 BMW done?
S54 BMW was recorded at 65,937 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has S54 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 BMW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on S54 BMW 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 S54 BMW find?
S54 BMW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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