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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S54 WGNMOT history

S54 WGN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S54 WGN 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,101 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 WGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 WGN was last recorded at 81,101 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2025: 80,862 miles, lower than 109,319 miles on 10 Apr 2019.

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
80,862 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,101 miles
  • 2025 – 80,862 miles
  • 2019 – 109,319 miles
  • 2018 – 103,718 miles
  • 2017 – 91,018 miles
  • 2016 – 77,765 miles
  • 2015 – 65,349 miles
  • 2014 – 57,123 miles
  • 2012 – 50,468 miles
  • 2011 – 44,911 miles
  • 2010 – 39,129 miles
  • 2009 – 32,374 miles
  • 2008 – 27,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    219562036961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,101 miles (+239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    141369222813
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass80,862 miles (-28,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    107248316620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    471076024661
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail109,319 miles (+5,601)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    999158931653
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,718 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    484122150201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail103,668 miles (+12,650)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    884824401537
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass91,018 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,018 miles
    Test number
    511407010399
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail90,752 miles (+12,987)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    385338103853
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass77,765 miles (+12,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,765 miles
    Test number
    170393796348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,349 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,349 miles
    Test number
    146405835040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,313 miles (+8,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    105981435468
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  13. Pass57,123 miles (+6,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,123 miles
    Test number
    819591514029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass50,468 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    346045942278
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass44,911 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    326656541279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,129 miles (+6,755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    122154740219
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteLight cracking on both front tyres on outer walls.
  17. Pass32,374 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    311155549493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    971709738203
    • 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)

Questions about S54 WGN

Does S54 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 WGN is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 WGN?
The MOT on S54 WGN is valid until 6 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 WGN done?
S54 WGN was recorded at 81,101 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has S54 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 WGN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S54 WGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 WGN find?
S54 WGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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