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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S54 ULRMOT history

S54 ULR is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S54 ULR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,617 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 ULR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 ULR was last recorded at 113,617 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,448 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,617 miles
  • 2025 – 113,448 miles
  • 2024 – 113,212 miles
  • 2023 – 111,628 miles
  • 2022 – 109,731 miles
  • 2021 – 108,047 miles
  • 2020 – 106,487 miles
  • 2019 – 102,580 miles
  • 2017 – 95,804 miles
  • 2016 – 90,365 miles
  • 2015 – 84,033 miles
  • 2014 – 79,536 miles
  • 2012 – 75,553 miles
  • 2011 – 70,812 miles
  • 2010 – 66,563 miles
  • 2009 – 60,719 miles
  • 2008 – 42,777 miles
  • 2007 – 17,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,617 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.

  • Under-trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,617 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    579759442266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,448 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    891561510987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,212 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    715891060171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,628 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,628 miles
    Test number
    855358906317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,731 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    881605818915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,047 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,047 miles
    Test number
    958837808239
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays obscuring some components

  7. Fail108,034 miles (+1,547)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    742195113193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays obscuring some components

  8. Pass106,487 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,487 miles
    Test number
    447534818378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,580 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    887875386800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,804 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    173742953986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,365 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    685962888640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    380372372560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,031 miles (+1,635)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    511965798922
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass82,396 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    186642775066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps corroded

  15. Fail82,396 miles (+2,860)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    177518365490
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsf inner tyre splitting

  16. Pass79,536 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    667943904086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail79,532 miles (+3,979)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    365492504071
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  18. Pass75,553 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,553 miles
    Test number
    449435252497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,476 miles (+4,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,476 miles
    Test number
    675932452337
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass70,812 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    217606481209
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,563 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    314895780478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,719 miles (+17,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    123027339228
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass42,777 miles (+25,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    323513958492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,397 miles
    Test number
    252197447290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 ULR

Does S54 ULR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 ULR is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 ULR?
The MOT on S54 ULR is valid until 18 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 ULR done?
S54 ULR was recorded at 113,617 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has S54 ULR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 ULR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S54 ULR 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 ULR find?
S54 ULR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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