BM54ALY - BMW M3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 23 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 March 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,846 mi
Expires: 10 April 2027
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advise undertrays and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,635 mi
Expires: 10 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic covers fitted to underside
- Advisory plastic sill covers fitted
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 11 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,630 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic covers fitted to underside
- Advisory plastic sill covers fitted
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 11 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,099 mi
Expires: 10 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory parking brake 16%
Failed - 11 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,099 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays and sill covers fitted
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory parking brake 16%
Passed - 14 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,929 mi
Expires: 13 July 2024
Passed - 13 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,333 mi
Expires: 13 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 14 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,437 mi
Expires: 13 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 05 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,436 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 08 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,155 mi
Expires: 07 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 15 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,141 mi
Expires: 14 October 2020
Passed - 24 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,800 mi
Expires: 29 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 22 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,800 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rod attachment broken (1.7.2)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink upper joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 30 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,932 mi
Expires: 29 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front tyre tread has a deep cut
Failed - 30 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,928 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front tyre tread has a deep cut
Passed - 14 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,625 mi
Expires: 28 August 2016
Passed - 27 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,233 mi
Expires: 28 August 2015
Failed - 29 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,431 mi
Passed - 29 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,431 mi
Expires: 28 August 2014
Passed - 28 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,676 mi
Expires: 27 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passed - 18 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,214 mi
Expires: 17 January 2012
Failed - 17 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,199 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 04 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,067 mi
Expires: 03 January 2011
Passed - 31 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,755 mi
Expires: 30 December 2009
Passed - 27 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,683 mi
Expires: 26 September 2008
Failed - 26 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,658 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BM54ALY?
The MOT expires on 10 April 2027.
What is the tax status of BM54ALY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2027.
What are the specifications of BM54ALY?
This is a 2004 BMW M3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 3246cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BM54ALY?
This vehicle produces 292 g/km of CO2 emissions.