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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

S54 BROMOT history

S54 BRO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S54 BRO black 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,515 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 BRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 BRO was last recorded at 146,515 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,103 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,412 miles
Average per year
4,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,515 miles
  • 2025 – 145,103 miles
  • 2019 – 144,896 miles
  • 2018 – 143,681 miles
  • 2017 – 138,888 miles
  • 2016 – 127,928 miles
  • 2015 – 118,983 miles
  • 2014 – 107,135 miles
  • 2013 – 95,629 miles
  • 2012 – 80,146 miles
  • 2011 – 73,526 miles
  • 2010 – 71,109 miles
  • 2009 – 68,372 miles
  • 2008 – 65,379 miles
  • 2007 – 62,824 miles
  • 2006 – 57,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,515 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,515 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,515 miles
    Test number
    129669850792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,103 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,103 miles
    Test number
    798585844460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,896 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    221901661107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,681 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,681 miles
    Test number
    465720697967
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail143,661 miles (+4,773)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    659977636150
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass138,888 miles (+10,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,888 miles
    Test number
    993180046624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass127,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    157131241942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,928 miles (+8,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    322338335857
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass118,983 miles (+11,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,983 miles
    Test number
    255131005213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,135 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    747233804237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBackbox rubber broken but still held by others
  11. Fail107,112 miles (+11,483)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    555355694122
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBackbox rubber broken but still held by others
  12. Pass95,629 miles (+15,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,629 miles
    Test number
    225345083107
    • 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)
  13. Pass80,146 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    946645782144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,526 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    105797781148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,523 miles (+2,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    925716281111
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass71,109 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    641875870172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,372 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    384790399154
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  18. Fail68,368 miles (+2,989)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    443217789151
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
  19. Pass65,379 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    254193598479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    252843097488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,824 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    983952897194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,816 miles
    Test number
    634277506231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 BRO

Does S54 BRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 BRO is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 BRO?
The MOT on S54 BRO is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 BRO done?
S54 BRO was recorded at 146,515 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,499 miles a year.
Has S54 BRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 BRO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S54 BRO 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 BRO find?
S54 BRO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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