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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T54 KBUMOT history

T54 KBU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
65,934 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 KBU was last recorded at 65,934 miles on 20 May 2024, 5,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,084 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,850 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,934 miles
  • 2023 – 60,084 miles
  • 2022 – 59,386 miles
  • 2021 – 59,312 miles
  • 2020 – 59,127 miles
  • 2019 – 59,069 miles
  • 2018 – 59,044 miles
  • 2017 – 59,027 miles
  • 2016 – 58,679 miles
  • 2015 – 58,650 miles
  • 2014 – 58,537 miles
  • 2013 – 58,300 miles
  • 2012 – 58,113 miles
  • 2011 – 57,691 miles
  • 2010 – 55,576 miles
  • 2009 – 51,858 miles
  • 2008 – 46,734 miles
  • 2007 – 43,902 miles
  • 2006 – 37,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,934 miles (+5,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    203000980561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,084 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,084 miles
    Test number
    375233756311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass59,386 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    172949148432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,312 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    816079889215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    234002028845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail59,127 miles (+58)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    236675301236
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass59,069 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    975590181638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,044 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    580766175449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,027 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    105850621763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,679 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    113784734190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,650 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    436454135124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,537 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    768112644199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,300 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    328673543179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,113 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    229133842147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,691 miles (+2,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    219018931466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass55,576 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    622382440104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth rear springs rusty
    • NoteNearside hand brake performance low
  17. Fail55,576 miles (+3,718)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    252952640490
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth rear springs rusty
    • NoteNearside hand brake performance low
  18. Pass51,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    854732849154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,858 miles (+5,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    944442449152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass46,734 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    732465318155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass43,902 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    222150637455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    862567516178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T54 KBU

Does T54 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 KBU expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 KBU?
The MOT on T54 KBU expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 KBU done?
T54 KBU was recorded at 65,934 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has T54 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 KBU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T54 KBU 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 T54 KBU find?
T54 KBU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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