BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S54 CDLMOT history
S54 CDL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 129,940 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 CDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 CDL was last recorded at 129,940 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,939 miles · 3 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,940 miles
- 2024 – 119,604 miles
- 2022 – 116,184 miles
- 2021 – 112,108 miles
- 2020 – 111,274 miles
- 2019 – 109,126 miles
- 2018 – 108,676 miles
- 2017 – 106,762 miles
- 2016 – 99,317 miles
- 2015 – 92,553 miles
- 2014 – 81,618 miles
- 2013 – 74,911 miles
- 2011 – 64,380 miles
- 2010 – 57,748 miles
- 2009 – 55,693 miles
- 2008 – 53,483 miles
- 2007 – 50,341 miles
- 2006 – 48,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,940 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,940 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 129,940 miles
- Test number
- 540186004950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail129,939 miles (+10,335)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 296411035117
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass119,604 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 119,604 miles
- Test number
- 764078466307
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,541 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 119,541 miles
- Test number
- 485015814235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,522 miles (+3,338)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,522 miles
- Test number
- 325551313813
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,184 miles (+4,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,184 miles
- Test number
- 539188407247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass112,108 miles (+834)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,108 miles
- Test number
- 461752605415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,274 miles (+2,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 111,274 miles
- Test number
- 242000789619
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,126 miles (+450)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,126 miles
- Test number
- 824091776596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,676 miles (+1,914)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 972781123181
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,762 miles (+7,445)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,762 miles
- Test number
- 285517263641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,317 miles (+6,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 99,317 miles
- Test number
- 807282093900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail92,553 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,553 miles
- Test number
- 666851405250
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,553 miles (+10,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,553 miles
- Test number
- 998601705212
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,618 miles (+6,707)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 136510004279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,911 miles (+10,531)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 74,911 miles
- Test number
- 495535613007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,380 miles (+6,632)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,380 miles
- Test number
- 455087361274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,748 miles (+2,055)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,748 miles
- Test number
- 311886250482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,693 miles (+2,210)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,693 miles
- Test number
- 182586669272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,483 miles (+3,142)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,483 miles
- Test number
- 412445338200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,341 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,341 miles
- Test number
- 922696247258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 48,595 miles
- Test number
- 914188546206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S54 CDL
- Does S54 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 CDL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S54 CDL?
- The MOT on S54 CDL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S54 CDL done?
- S54 CDL was recorded at 129,940 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
- Has S54 CDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 CDL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S54 CDL 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 CDL find?
- S54 CDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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