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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V54 DBRMOT history

V54 DBR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

V54 DBR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,102 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 DBR was last recorded at 61,102 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,900 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,202 miles
Average per year
2,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,102 miles
  • 2025 – 58,900 miles
  • 2024 – 55,068 miles
  • 2023 – 55,058 miles
  • 2022 – 54,994 miles
  • 2021 – 54,884 miles
  • 2019 – 52,470 miles
  • 2018 – 49,600 miles
  • 2017 – 46,897 miles
  • 2016 – 44,212 miles
  • 2015 – 41,104 miles
  • 2014 – 37,309 miles
  • 2013 – 34,796 miles
  • 2012 – 32,581 miles
  • 2011 – 30,146 miles
  • 2010 – 28,084 miles
  • 2009 – 25,637 miles
  • 2008 – 22,884 miles
  • 2007 – 20,007 miles
  • 2006 – 17,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,102 miles (+2,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    432107651050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body end (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass58,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    113800791990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,900 miles (+3,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    739566378204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass55,068 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    697984921137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    834240404292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,058 miles (+64)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    338338546650
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,994 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    980153909082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,884 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    135624958854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,470 miles (+2,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    105753900365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

  10. Pass49,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,600 miles
    Test number
    798498443978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,600 miles (+2,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,600 miles
    Test number
    807681293066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass46,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    623900198518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,897 miles (+2,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    565738815468
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass44,212 miles (+3,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    966044241101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass41,104 miles (+3,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    247482378807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,309 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,309 miles
    Test number
    426679314123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail37,301 miles (+2,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,301 miles
    Test number
    518058414172
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass34,796 miles (+2,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    156166503133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass32,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,581 miles
    Test number
    339877812185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail32,581 miles (+2,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,581 miles
    Test number
    965255712156
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass30,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    566668381058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail30,146 miles (+2,062)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    319317381097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass28,084 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,084 miles
    Test number
    164738580460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,637 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    770339389045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass22,884 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    120778288052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass20,007 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    232851707414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,979 miles (+2,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,979 miles
    Test number
    544683397050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass17,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,762 miles
    Test number
    223962106180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 DBR

Does V54 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 DBR is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V54 DBR?
The MOT on V54 DBR is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 DBR done?
V54 DBR was recorded at 61,102 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
Has V54 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 DBR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V54 DBR 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 V54 DBR find?
V54 DBR passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body end; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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