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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S54 NOTMOT history

S54 NOT is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S54 NOT red 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
184,797 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 NOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 NOT was last recorded at 184,797 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2017: 165,697 miles, lower than 167,619 miles on 18 Dec 2015.

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
184,067 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
730 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,797 miles
  • 2025 – 184,067 miles
  • 2023 – 183,588 miles
  • 2021 – 182,912 miles
  • 2020 – 179,699 miles
  • 2019 – 177,015 miles
  • 2018 – 171,330 miles
  • 2017 – 165,697 miles
  • 2015 – 167,619 miles
  • 2014 – 154,814 miles
  • 2013 – 145,104 miles
  • 2012 – 141,139 miles
  • 2011 – 135,092 miles
  • 2010 – 117,270 miles
  • 2009 – 90,557 miles
  • 2008 – 66,157 miles
  • 2007 – 45,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,797 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear no rear seats fitted at the time of the test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,797 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    184,797 miles
    Test number
    828931912911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,067 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    184,067 miles
    Test number
    672147063310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,588 miles
    Test number
    951225790224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail183,588 miles (+676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,588 miles
    Test number
    161533863635
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass182,912 miles (+3,213)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    182,912 miles
    Test number
    876696052465
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass179,699 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    179,699 miles
    Test number
    562844146174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,015 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,015 miles
    Test number
    354097117898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,330 miles
    Test number
    713066664418
    • AdvisoryRear no rear seats fitted at the time of the test

  9. Fail171,330 miles (+5,633)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,330 miles
    Test number
    358019458661
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear no rear seats fitted at the time of the test

  10. Pass165,697 miles (-1,922)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,697 miles
    Test number
    881486083440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,619 miles (+12,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    167,619 miles
    Test number
    758991809772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail154,814 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,814 miles
    Test number
    158337554328
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass154,814 miles (+9,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,814 miles
    Test number
    219267954311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass145,104 miles (+3,965)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,104 miles
    Test number
    519797533324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust sheilding centre mufflers is loose

  15. Pass141,139 miles (+6,047)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    141,139 miles
    Test number
    797134332348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteInner edges front tyres getting low

  16. Pass135,092 miles (+17,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    236191641384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,270 miles (+26,713)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    117,270 miles
    Test number
    493281940497
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLever arm broken for headlight adjustment on offside front suspension arm
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm ( cords about to wear through )

  18. Pass90,557 miles (+24,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    430032139401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,157 miles (+20,669)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    422334548461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDamage to outer kerb rim on offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass45,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    402418237478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,486 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    750227837304
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S54 NOT

Does S54 NOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 NOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 NOT?
The MOT on S54 NOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 NOT done?
S54 NOT was recorded at 184,797 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has S54 NOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 NOT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S54 NOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 NOT find?
S54 NOT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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