BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
V54 DPCMOT history
V54 DPC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 99,345 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V54 DPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V54 DPC was last recorded at 99,345 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 8,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,702 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,643 miles
- Average per year
- 3,414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,345 miles
- 2025 – 90,702 miles
- 2024 – 83,453 miles
- 2020 – 83,430 miles
- 2016 – 83,130 miles
- 2015 – 77,969 miles
- 2014 – 70,618 miles
- 2013 – 60,158 miles
- 2012 – 53,081 miles
- 2011 – 50,149 miles
- 2010 – 43,668 miles
- 2009 – 36,140 miles
- 2008 – 33,409 miles
- 2007 – 30,342 miles
- 2006 – 30,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,345 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,345 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 99,345 miles
- Test number
- 653346325649
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,702 miles (+7,249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 90,702 miles
- Test number
- 799648445307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,453 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,453 miles
- Test number
- 151917075556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,430 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 83,430 miles
- Test number
- 645012041166
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise slight damage to ns os rear floor pan area
Fail83,430 miles (+300)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,430 miles
- Test number
- 299841129665
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise slight damage to ns os rear floor pan area
Pass83,130 miles (+5,161)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 83,130 miles
- Test number
- 753119251709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,969 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,969 miles
- Test number
- 729322975002
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,969 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,969 miles
- Test number
- 949152575096
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,618 miles (+10,460)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,618 miles
- Test number
- 799997084000
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront and rear plates tinted
Fail60,158 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,158 miles
- Test number
- 315761973033
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,158 miles (+7,077)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,158 miles
- Test number
- 515621273042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,081 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,081 miles
- Test number
- 788154892060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,149 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,149 miles
- Test number
- 745626371029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail50,144 miles (+6,476)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,144 miles
- Test number
- 855236971068
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,668 miles
- Test number
- 300872360067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,668 miles (+7,528)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,668 miles
- Test number
- 200991060029
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass36,140 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 36,140 miles
- Test number
- 663746589024
- 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)
Fail36,140 miles (+2,731)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,140 miles
- Test number
- 600856589094
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass33,409 miles (+3,067)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 33,409 miles
- Test number
- 943254268043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,342 miles (+190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 30,342 miles
- Test number
- 703876947052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass30,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 30,152 miles
- Test number
- 254540216029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V54 DPC
- Does V54 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 DPC is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V54 DPC?
- The MOT on V54 DPC is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V54 DPC done?
- V54 DPC was recorded at 99,345 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,414 miles a year.
- Has V54 DPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V54 DPC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on V54 DPC 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 DPC find?
- V54 DPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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