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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S754 DTMMOT history

S754 DTM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S754 DTM blue 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,590 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S754 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S754 DTM was last recorded at 141,590 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2010: 58,584 miles, lower than 80,294 miles on 2 Mar 2009.
  • 25 Mar 2011: 91,464 miles, lower than 91,592 miles on 11 Mar 2011.

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
139,011 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,579 miles
Average per year
4,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,590 miles
  • 2024 – 139,011 miles
  • 2023 – 135,970 miles
  • 2022 – 132,407 miles
  • 2021 – 130,068 miles
  • 2020 – 128,759 miles
  • 2019 – 125,159 miles
  • 2018 – 122,237 miles
  • 2017 – 118,766 miles
  • 2016 – 113,266 miles
  • 2015 – 109,823 miles
  • 2014 – 104,559 miles
  • 2013 – 98,901 miles
  • 2012 – 94,664 miles
  • 2011 – 91,464 miles
  • 2010 – 58,584 miles
  • 2009 – 80,294 miles
  • 2008 – 74,996 miles
  • 2007 – 65,898 miles
  • 2006 – 58,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,590 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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,590 miles
    Test number
    436239494406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,590 miles (+2,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,590 miles
    Test number
    656365675410
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass139,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,011 miles
    Test number
    831057104126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,011 miles (+3,041)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,011 miles
    Test number
    913605549161
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass135,970 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    900079242199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,963 miles (+3,556)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,963 miles
    Test number
    402286007403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass132,407 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,407 miles
    Test number
    964414484165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,068 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,068 miles
    Test number
    730762635735
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryBeam image poor

  9. Pass128,759 miles (+3,600)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,759 miles
    Test number
    674219843095
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass125,159 miles (+2,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,159 miles
    Test number
    460623624825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass122,237 miles (+3,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    594000659048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox area

  12. Pass118,766 miles (+5,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    383119831405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm inner ball joint boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension anti-roll bar linkage balljoint boot perishing

  13. Pass113,266 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,266 miles
    Test number
    606287947575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,823 miles (+5,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,823 miles
    Test number
    836322735155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,559 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    747728354153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine drivebelts perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePossible intermittant fault to airbag circuit
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Fail104,559 miles (+5,658)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    815748154135
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine drivebelts perishing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Pass98,901 miles (+4,237)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    835918343181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine drivebelts cracking
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NotePossible intermittant fault to air-bag circuit
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak at rear box
    • NoteWater ingress to nearside headlamp

  18. Pass94,664 miles (+3,200)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,664 miles
    Test number
    436401062060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAux drive belt perishing
    • NoteWater ingress to nearside headlamp

  19. Pass91,464 miles (-128)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    107364481097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp detached from exhaust ( exhaust not insecure)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and front pads getting low
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake unprogressive application - suggests park brake drum maybe oval - further investigation/replacement recommended. Brake performance OK
    • NoteRear brake pads low and discs lipped
    • NoteSlight water ingress to nearside headlamp

  20. Fail91,592 miles (+33,008)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    605420271078
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust clamp detached from exhaust ( exhaust not insecure)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and front pads getting low
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake unprogressive application - suggests park brake drum maybe oval - further investigation/replacement recommended. Brake performance OK
    • NoteRear brake pads low and discs lipped
    • NoteSlight water ingress to nearside headlamp

  21. Pass58,584 miles (-21,710)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    124347850477
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leaking from plastic housing at rear of head
    • NoteOil leak from engine and possib;e coolant leak from water pump area
    • NoteRear pads geting low and rear discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight play at water pump pulley - recommend repairs are attended to
    • NoteWater ingress to headlamps

  22. Pass80,294 miles (+5,298)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    192841069015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNails and bolt in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass74,996 miles (+9,098)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    141293968443
    • Note23% inbalance to front brakes - offside appears to release slightly slower than nearside
    • NotePossible leak from clutch pipe
    • NoteSeveral exhaust mountings corroded/in poor condition

  24. Pass65,898 miles (+7,783)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    192680357092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note22% inbalance to front brakes - some slight lag on the offside front when releasing appears to be causing this inbalance. within MOT requirements of 25%
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread has a small cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords. recommend replacement
    • NoteSmall section of rear exhaust (link section between centre and rear) is corroded and leaking slightly

  25. Pass58,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    472272576000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S754 DTM

Does S754 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S754 DTM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S754 DTM?
The MOT on S754 DTM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S754 DTM done?
S754 DTM was recorded at 141,590 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,232 miles a year.
Has S754 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S754 DTM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S754 DTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S754 DTM find?
S754 DTM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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