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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

S54 LSBMOT history

S54 LSB is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

S54 LSB blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,488 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 LSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 LSB was last recorded at 102,488 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 1,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2012: 81,321 miles, lower than 84,158 miles on 12 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,230 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,258 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,488 miles
  • 2024 – 101,230 miles
  • 2023 – 97,678 miles
  • 2022 – 94,616 miles
  • 2021 – 91,179 miles
  • 2017 – 89,202 miles
  • 2015 – 88,148 miles
  • 2013 – 84,219 miles
  • 2012 – 81,321 miles
  • 2010 – 84,158 miles
  • 2008 – 76,283 miles
  • 2007 – 67,285 miles
  • 2006 – 55,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,488 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,488 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    757263119504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,230 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    720115151269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass97,678 miles (+3,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    805060218778
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass94,616 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    591315994149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,614 miles (+3,435)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    877364775967
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake just pass min. efficiency

  6. Pass91,179 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    203328461210
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All. (Rectified) (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,179 miles (+1,977)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    192025540817
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All. (Rectified) (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,202 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    797032016010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,148 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,148 miles
    Test number
    269804795015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,219 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    237185993038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,321 miles (-2,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    936132562085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,158 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,158 miles
    Test number
    162503690114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,283 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    561218298299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,285 miles (+11,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    514537847273
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    741058746277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 LSB

Does S54 LSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 LSB expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 LSB?
The MOT on S54 LSB expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 LSB done?
S54 LSB was recorded at 102,488 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has S54 LSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 LSB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S54 LSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 LSB find?
S54 LSB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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