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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S54 EGPMOT history

S54 EGP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

S54 EGP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
139,508 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 EGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 EGP was last recorded at 139,508 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,710 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,508 miles
  • 2022 – 133,710 miles
  • 2021 – 129,249 miles
  • 2019 – 125,095 miles
  • 2018 – 124,560 miles
  • 2017 – 119,332 miles
  • 2016 – 109,006 miles
  • 2014 – 100,104 miles
  • 2013 – 93,108 miles
  • 2012 – 88,223 miles
  • 2011 – 82,698 miles
  • 2010 – 76,494 miles
  • 2008 – 66,659 miles
  • 2007 – 59,313 miles
  • 2006 – 53,044 miles
  • 2005 – 44,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,508 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    455748457496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,506 miles (+5,796)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,506 miles
    Test number
    236745758399
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,710 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    250476834829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    728008747595
    • 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))

  5. Fail129,249 miles (+4,154)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    772279737461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,095 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,095 miles
    Test number
    827555901471
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,560 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    746715108074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,332 miles (+10,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,332 miles
    Test number
    452684778722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass109,006 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,006 miles
    Test number
    433359444472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,104 miles (+4,217)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    459646254458
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon standard suspension springs fitted

  11. Pass95,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    568875814080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail95,885 miles (+2,777)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,885 miles
    Test number
    797685214050
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail93,108 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    499494413078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteCondensation both headlights

  14. Pass93,108 miles (+4,885)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    878454713036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteCondensation both headlights

  15. Pass88,223 miles (+5,525)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    508161712003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass82,698 miles (+6,204)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    896824521010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSRS light on

  17. Pass76,494 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    393627020028
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteSlight damage n/s headlight glass, condensation in both.

  18. Fail76,492 miles (+9,833)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    580326220057
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteSlight damage n/s headlight glass, condensation in both.

  19. Pass66,659 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    590829918337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteSlight damage n/s headlight.
    • NoteSlight movement both front lower swivels.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm, both front worn low on edges.

  20. Fail66,657 miles (+7,344)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    443057318450
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteSlight damage n/s headlight.
    • NoteSlight movement both front lower swivels.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm, both front worn low on edges.

  21. Pass59,313 miles (+6,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    974197017371
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass53,044 miles (+8,747)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,044 miles
    Test number
    151888916320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSRS light on

  23. Pass44,297 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    461859415320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth drivebelts show age, condensation in both headlights.

Questions about S54 EGP

Does S54 EGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 EGP expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 EGP?
The MOT on S54 EGP expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 EGP done?
S54 EGP was recorded at 139,508 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has S54 EGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 EGP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S54 EGP 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 EGP find?
S54 EGP passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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