BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S54 DGUMOT history
S54 DGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,604 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 DGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 DGU was last recorded at 165,604 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,015 miles · 1 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 589 miles
- Average per year
- 2,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,604 miles
- 2024 – 165,015 miles
- 2023 – 163,544 miles
- 2021 – 163,476 miles
- 2020 – 162,487 miles
- 2019 – 132,607 miles
- 2018 – 129,836 miles
- 2017 – 127,698 miles
- 2016 – 126,318 miles
- 2014 – 125,882 miles
- 2013 – 125,537 miles
- 2011 – 125,221 miles
- 2009 – 124,881 miles
- 2008 – 124,547 miles
- 2007 – 123,587 miles
- 2006 – 117,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,604 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,604 miles (+589)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,604 miles
- Test number
- 984480075993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,015 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 165,015 miles
- Test number
- 750400534143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,544 miles (+68)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 163,544 miles
- Test number
- 837938727464
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass163,476 miles (+989)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 163,476 miles
- Test number
- 991233755097
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear rear seats missing
Pass162,487 miles (+29,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 162,487 miles
- Test number
- 597476452320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats
Pass132,607 miles (+2,771)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,607 miles
- Test number
- 127100473281
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,836 miles (+2,138)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 129,836 miles
- Test number
- 514989293284
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal resivoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes show deterioration
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses show slight perishing
- AdvisoryPerishing in both front tyres and treads low on edges
Pass127,698 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 127,698 miles
- Test number
- 509140691434
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on edges
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake hose ferrules and brake pipework
Pass126,318 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 126,318 miles
- Test number
- 325094587236
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components show signs of age and wear
- AdvisoryAll under bonnet components show signs of wear and age
- AdvisoryNearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres perrished
Fail126,318 miles (+436)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,318 miles
- Test number
- 512935199554
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components show signs of age and wear
- AdvisoryAll under bonnet components show signs of wear and age
- AdvisoryNearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres perrished
Pass125,882 miles (+345)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 125,882 miles
- Test number
- 425129954249
- NoteBrake discs heavy surface corrosion
- NoteFront anti roll bar droplink bushes show deterioration
- NoteHeavy corrosion in n/s/f and o/s/f sills
- NoteO/s/f lower susension arm rear bush deteriorated
- NotePerishing showing in n/s/f tyre
- NoteSlight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes
Fail125,537 miles2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,537 miles
- Test number
- 219101443230
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBrake discs heavy surface corrosion
- NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp lense
- NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
- NoteSlight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes
Pass125,537 miles (+316)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 125,537 miles
- Test number
- 465831343210
- NoteBrake discs heavy surface corrosion
- NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp lense
- NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
- NoteSlight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes
Pass125,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 125,221 miles
- Test number
- 939903451166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,221 miles (+340)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,221 miles
- Test number
- 858403151155
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass124,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 124,881 miles
- Test number
- 624261789243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,881 miles (+334)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,881 miles
- Test number
- 694761689226
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass124,547 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 124,547 miles
- Test number
- 420507258223
- NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on both edges near legal limit
- NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on both edges near legal limit
Fail124,547 miles (+960)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,547 miles
- Test number
- 103173858217
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on both edges near legal limit
- NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on both edges near legal limit
Pass123,587 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 123,587 miles
- Test number
- 252664807273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Pass117,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 117,432 miles
- Test number
- 994702206131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S54 DGU
- Does S54 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 DGU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S54 DGU?
- The MOT on S54 DGU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S54 DGU done?
- S54 DGU was recorded at 165,604 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,382 miles a year.
- Has S54 DGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 DGU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2016.
- Has the mileage on S54 DGU 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 DGU find?
- S54 DGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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