
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc
S754 LKHMOT history
S754 LKH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 165,630 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S754 LKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S754 LKH was last recorded at 165,630 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,630 miles · 21 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 165,630 miles
- 2023 – 155,828 miles
- 2022 – 145,402 miles
- 2021 – 141,994 miles
- 2020 – 140,933 miles
- 2019 – 134,772 miles
- 2018 – 132,187 miles
- 2017 – 126,489 miles
- 2015 – 121,301 miles
- 2013 – 117,328 miles
- 2012 – 115,794 miles
- 2010 – 110,444 miles
- 2008 – 105,228 miles
- 2007 – 104,010 miles
- 2006 – 99,007 miles
- 2005 – 87,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,630 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 165,630 miles
- Test number
- 236261368171
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,630 miles (+9,802)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,630 miles
- Test number
- 853340065295
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed All Emissions readings way in excess of default limits (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass155,828 miles (+10,426)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 155,828 miles
- Test number
- 102021694993
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear seats & seatbelts not fitted at time of test
Pass145,402 miles (+31)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 145,402 miles
- Test number
- 533230734909
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,371 miles (+3,377)7 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,371 miles
- Test number
- 457192633389
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass141,994 miles (+46)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,994 miles
- Test number
- 931216463863
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight Steering Fluid Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail141,948 miles (+1,015)4 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,948 miles
- Test number
- 403115015503
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Touching Driveshaft (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Touching Chassis (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Touching Driveshaft (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Touching Chassis (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight Steering Fluid Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,933 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,933 miles
- Test number
- 165627234035
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return to reel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall leak of power steering fluid from rack area
- AdvisorySome movement in steering wheel
Fail140,933 miles (+90)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,933 miles
- Test number
- 761495361170
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return to reel
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall leak of power steering fluid from rack area
- AdvisorySome movement in steering wheel
Fail140,843 miles (+6,071)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,843 miles
- Test number
- 523293587587
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens has a build up of condensation
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,772 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 134,772 miles
- Test number
- 772651345044
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens has a build up of condensation
Pass132,187 miles (+5,698)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 132,187 miles
- Test number
- 408785621450
- Advisory(all) rear bushes perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass126,489 miles (+5,188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 735906540919
- AdvisorySlight play in rack ends
Pass121,301 miles (+3,973)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,301 miles
- Test number
- 379243019239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 117,328 miles
- Test number
- 856085653161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,328 miles (+1,534)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,328 miles
- Test number
- 976771653137
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Pass115,794 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 115,794 miles
- Test number
- 738825452040
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f pads are low
- NotePower steering pipes are moist around the pump
- NoteRear suspension bushes have slight play
Fail115,788 miles (+5,344)7 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,788 miles
- Test number
- 116302452431
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front wishbone inner bushes are worn
- NoteN/s/f pads are low
- NotePower steering pipes are moist around the pump
- NoteRear suspension bushes have slight play
Pass110,444 miles (+5,216)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 110,444 miles
- Test number
- 312281790140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 105,228 miles
- Test number
- 433109518248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,228 miles (+1,218)5 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,228 miles
- Test number
- 701888518266
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- DangerousSteering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass104,010 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 104,010 miles
- Test number
- 452777427249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,007 miles (+11,251)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 99,007 miles
- Test number
- 962873626214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 87,756 miles
- Test number
- 290906885296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S754 LKH
- Does S754 LKH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S754 LKH expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S754 LKH?
- The MOT on S754 LKH expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S754 LKH done?
- S754 LKH was recorded at 165,630 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
- Has S754 LKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S754 LKH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S754 LKH 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 S754 LKH find?
- S754 LKH passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas.
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