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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

S54 BPMMOT history

S54 BPM is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S54 BPM red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,877 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 BPM was last recorded at 66,877 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2022: 57,932 miles, lower than 96,128 miles on 8 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,068 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,877 miles
  • 2025 – 66,068 miles
  • 2024 – 64,928 miles
  • 2023 – 62,325 miles
  • 2022 – 57,932 miles
  • 2021 – 96,128 miles
  • 2020 – 94,448 miles
  • 2019 – 87,412 miles
  • 2018 – 82,810 miles
  • 2017 – 75,953 miles
  • 2016 – 70,832 miles
  • 2015 – 66,345 miles
  • 2014 – 62,001 miles
  • 2013 – 53,947 miles
  • 2012 – 47,272 miles
  • 2011 – 45,475 miles
  • 2010 – 42,219 miles
  • 2009 – 34,694 miles
  • 2008 – 23,727 miles
  • 2007 – 11,045 miles
  • 2006 – 836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    307370182942
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,877 miles (+809)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    631091242235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,068 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    863552477180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,928 miles (+2,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,928 miles
    Test number
    400392736718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  5. Pass62,325 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,325 miles
    Test number
    410944842185
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  6. Pass57,932 miles (-38,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    537859920211
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted

  7. Pass96,128 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,128 miles
    Test number
    702778108024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,448 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    820573513598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault doesn't illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corrorded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass87,412 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    208611419099
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail87,380 miles (+4,570)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    219937925647
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass82,810 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    365809334201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,953 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    835810099106
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail75,941 miles (+5,109)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    579339086422
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,832 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    420629151590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    438670105178
    • NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses cracking

  16. Fail66,345 miles (+4,344)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    308610305181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses cracking

  17. Pass62,001 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    186177894041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail61,919 miles (+7,972)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    396481094040
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass53,947 miles (+6,675)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    466025673067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point rubber mount missing
    • NoteRear wiper blade starting to split

  20. Pass47,272 miles (+1,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    255087272060
    • 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)

  21. Pass45,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    986854901167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,475 miles (+3,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    745819391016
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass42,219 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    292159140171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,124 miles (+7,430)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    662372840114
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone, rear rubber mounting starting to crack.
    • NoteDampness on power steering hose.
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres have lost tread patton on edge.

  25. Pass34,694 miles (+10,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    501713549120
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass23,727 miles (+12,682)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    893905548148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass11,045 miles (+200)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,045 miles
    Test number
    900522057134
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low.
    • NoteRear pads getting low.

  28. Fail10,845 miles (+10,009)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,845 miles
    Test number
    113804047170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass836 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    836 miles
    Test number
    680295546128
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S54 BPM

Does S54 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 BPM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 BPM?
The MOT on S54 BPM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 BPM done?
S54 BPM was recorded at 66,877 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has S54 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 BPM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S54 BPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 BPM find?
S54 BPM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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