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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T554 KJFMOT history

T554 KJF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
152,546 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 KJF was last recorded at 152,546 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 4,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,111 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,435 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,546 miles
  • 2022 – 148,111 miles
  • 2021 – 143,954 miles
  • 2020 – 140,578 miles
  • 2019 – 133,820 miles
  • 2018 – 127,370 miles
  • 2017 – 121,555 miles
  • 2016 – 115,400 miles
  • 2015 – 109,046 miles
  • 2014 – 102,544 miles
  • 2013 – 94,914 miles
  • 2012 – 86,329 miles
  • 2011 – 80,589 miles
  • 2010 – 76,306 miles
  • 2009 – 74,534 miles
  • 2008 – 72,263 miles
  • 2007 – 70,772 miles
  • 2006 – 67,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion spots on body

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    634696133155
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion spots on body

  2. Fail152,546 miles (+4,435)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,546 miles
    Test number
    963345282132
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  3. Pass148,111 miles (+4,157)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,111 miles
    Test number
    192199568033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,954 miles (+3,376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,954 miles
    Test number
    938134928373
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill close to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill close to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass140,578 miles (+6,758)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    454427866824
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill , near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake only just meet brake performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass133,820 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    837938357520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,818 miles (+6,448)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    323855165673
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    165264008244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail127,370 miles (+5,815)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    242269920329
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass121,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,555 miles
    Test number
    244207948927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,555 miles (+6,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,555 miles
    Test number
    249000063440
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass115,400 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,400 miles
    Test number
    699410569212
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail115,399 miles (+6,353)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,399 miles
    Test number
    692854765578
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate is loose/ touching brake disc
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass109,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    166633165173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,046 miles (+6,502)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    249993665472
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass102,544 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,544 miles
    Test number
    276488564448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail102,514 miles (+7,600)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,514 miles
    Test number
    785757664197
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass94,914 miles (+43)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,914 miles
    Test number
    495825863143
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish in tread
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff

  19. Fail94,871 miles (+8,542)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    726833963184
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish in tread
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff

  20. Pass86,329 miles (+5,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,329 miles
    Test number
    216951672492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass80,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    386701661183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,589 miles (+4,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    545551661127
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass76,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    350817560160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,306 miles (+1,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    643427860170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass74,534 miles (+2,271)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    240201679113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill cover fitted

  26. Pass72,263 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    344879168187
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  27. Pass70,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    183788257182
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail70,772 miles (+3,698)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    454557957180
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass67,074 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    730477436133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise cut in near side front outer tyre side wall advise off side front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Questions about T554 KJF

Does T554 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T554 KJF expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T554 KJF?
The MOT on T554 KJF expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T554 KJF done?
T554 KJF was recorded at 152,546 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has T554 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 KJF has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T554 KJF 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 T554 KJF find?
T554 KJF passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; corrosion spots on body.

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