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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S54 KVPMOT history

S54 KVP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

S54 KVP silver 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,107 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 KVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 KVP was last recorded at 54,107 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,940 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,167 miles
Average per year
1,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,107 miles
  • 2025 – 52,940 miles
  • 2024 – 51,689 miles
  • 2023 – 50,021 miles
  • 2022 – 47,573 miles
  • 2021 – 47,047 miles
  • 2020 – 46,536 miles
  • 2019 – 45,765 miles
  • 2018 – 44,447 miles
  • 2017 – 43,255 miles
  • 2016 – 42,586 miles
  • 2015 – 41,788 miles
  • 2013 – 41,129 miles
  • 2012 – 39,987 miles
  • 2011 – 39,197 miles
  • 2010 – 36,089 miles
  • 2009 – 32,779 miles
  • 2008 – 30,774 miles
  • 2007 – 28,210 miles
  • 2006 – 26,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,107 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear wheel arch has bubble of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,107 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    580430358855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,940 miles (+1,251)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,940 miles
    Test number
    969615648938
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,689 miles (+1,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,689 miles
    Test number
    139137906328
    • AdvisoryAll covers on

  4. Pass50,021 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    104486536838
    • AdvisoryRear bubble

  5. Pass47,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    778992194756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has bubble of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail47,573 miles (+526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    637039148285
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has bubble of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,047 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    537021620408
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has bubble of corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,536 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    988893449473
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake adjustment needed

  9. Fail46,536 miles (+771)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    623506701514
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake adjustment needed

  10. Pass45,765 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    444174624617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,447 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    280629720648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    945450915626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,255 miles (+669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    575127049653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass42,586 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    174786952487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,788 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    965525045041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,129 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    159558723007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,987 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    166863022459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass39,197 miles (+3,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    625929631029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass36,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    374732530000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail36,089 miles (+3,310)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    514712530071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass32,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    140058529413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail32,779 miles (+2,005)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    332038629077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass30,774 miles (+2,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    132442558011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,210 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    164497757471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    163839056430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 KVP

Does S54 KVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 KVP is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 KVP?
The MOT on S54 KVP is valid until 5 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 KVP done?
S54 KVP was recorded at 54,107 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 1,357 miles a year.
Has S54 KVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 KVP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S54 KVP 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 KVP find?
S54 KVP passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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