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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S54 PWRMOT history

S54 PWR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S54 PWR black 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,404 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 PWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 PWR was last recorded at 82,404 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,169 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,235 miles
Average per year
2,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,404 miles
  • 2025 – 80,169 miles
  • 2024 – 77,761 miles
  • 2023 – 75,425 miles
  • 2022 – 71,423 miles
  • 2021 – 69,441 miles
  • 2020 – 65,124 miles
  • 2019 – 63,462 miles
  • 2018 – 61,734 miles
  • 2017 – 58,954 miles
  • 2015 – 56,350 miles
  • 2014 – 53,057 miles
  • 2013 – 47,476 miles
  • 2012 – 44,329 miles
  • 2010 – 40,517 miles
  • 2009 – 36,089 miles
  • 2008 – 31,506 miles
  • 2007 – 28,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,404 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,404 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    689936317325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    817117222342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,167 miles (+2,406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    990766529117
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Back box clamp broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass77,761 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    795595886985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass75,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    327885881554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Fail75,425 miles (+4,002)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    936869492099
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear back plate insecure (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    315231697948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail71,423 miles (+1,982)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    121598014186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass69,441 miles (+4,317)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    109337727012
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Pass65,124 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    232727899430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,462 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    728410528722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,734 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    837899239220
    • 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)

  13. Pass58,954 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    837374603272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail58,932 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    368780320027
    • DangerousBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,350 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    646263165186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    898707054158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail53,057 miles (+5,581)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,057 miles
    Test number
    985707654148
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass47,476 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    215128453410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,329 miles (+3,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    828048812195
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,517 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    563640440343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,497 miles (+4,408)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    340790880232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass36,089 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    771314469237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,506 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    452716178232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    610243357298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 PWR

Does S54 PWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 PWR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 PWR?
The MOT on S54 PWR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 PWR done?
S54 PWR was recorded at 82,404 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,895 miles a year.
Has S54 PWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 PWR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S54 PWR 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 PWR find?
S54 PWR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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