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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T54 KDBMOT history

T54 KDB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
169,487 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 KDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 KDB was last recorded at 169,487 miles on 14 May 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,445 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,487 miles
  • 2023 – 168,713 miles
  • 2022 – 166,226 miles
  • 2018 – 158,430 miles
  • 2017 – 151,451 miles
  • 2016 – 141,759 miles
  • 2012 – 139,595 miles
  • 2011 – 133,485 miles
  • 2010 – 127,654 miles
  • 2009 – 121,879 miles
  • 2008 – 115,825 miles
  • 2007 – 108,483 miles
  • 2006 – 101,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,487 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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,487 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    169,487 miles
    Test number
    204955261888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,445 miles (+732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,445 miles
    Test number
    559538059614
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,713 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    168,713 miles
    Test number
    943871481210
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass166,226 miles (+7,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,226 miles
    Test number
    181810424375
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass158,430 miles (+6,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,430 miles
    Test number
    830542344843
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc outer face in poor cobdition
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads thin
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread depths low

  6. Pass151,451 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,451 miles
    Test number
    730958080387
    • AdvisoryFan belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate in poor condition

  7. Fail151,447 miles (+9,688)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,447 miles
    Test number
    126779196950
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFan belt perished

  8. Pass141,759 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,759 miles
    Test number
    717392955608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail141,726 miles (+2,131)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,726 miles
    Test number
    303190780283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass139,595 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,595 miles
    Test number
    869222132171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low

  11. Fail139,575 miles (+6,090)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,575 miles
    Test number
    898471832134
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s rear tyre low

  12. Pass133,485 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    133,485 miles
    Test number
    267020541139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,478 miles (+5,824)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    248279431459
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake dics getting thin

  14. Pass127,654 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    454658440170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,473 miles (+5,594)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    902049030160
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light incure and broken

  16. Pass121,879 miles (+199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    121,879 miles
    Test number
    342798739103
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low 2mm

  17. Fail121,680 miles (+5,855)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    250343739455
    • FailureInner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low 2mm
    • NoteO/s/f dip beam head light glass small cracked

  18. Pass115,825 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    115,825 miles
    Test number
    202003538409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,767 miles (+7,284)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,767 miles
    Test number
    333279128121
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  20. Pass108,483 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    221118427424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,267 miles (+7,153)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    543467417137
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass101,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    111858086055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T54 KDB

Does T54 KDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T54 KDB expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T54 KDB?
The MOT on T54 KDB expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T54 KDB done?
T54 KDB was recorded at 169,487 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 3,772 miles a year.
Has T54 KDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 KDB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T54 KDB 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 KDB find?
T54 KDB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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