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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB54 AXKMOT history

LB54 AXK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
154,215 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 AXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 AXK was last recorded at 154,215 miles on 21 May 2024, 7,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,214 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,001 miles
Average per year
7,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,215 miles
  • 2023 – 147,214 miles
  • 2022 – 146,055 miles
  • 2021 – 143,349 miles
  • 2019 – 138,559 miles
  • 2018 – 134,549 miles
  • 2017 – 132,383 miles
  • 2016 – 122,120 miles
  • 2015 – 120,128 miles
  • 2014 – 119,577 miles
  • 2013 – 108,393 miles
  • 2012 – 99,189 miles
  • 2011 – 90,750 miles
  • 2010 – 80,469 miles
  • 2009 – 57,479 miles
  • 2008 – 42,499 miles
  • 2007 – 28,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,215 miles
    Test number
    945709856902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,229 miles (+7,015)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,229 miles
    Test number
    977359869977
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    371960564270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,214 miles (+1,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    411444066156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,055 miles (+2,706)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    288351645271
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,349 miles (+4,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,349 miles
    Test number
    234874658434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,559 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,559 miles
    Test number
    523783490766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,549 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    369880717467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass132,383 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    985333917060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,120 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,120 miles
    Test number
    767119913255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    548930415100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,128 miles (+551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    509540415104
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass119,577 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    656341044249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished(225/40r18)

  14. Fail119,577 miles (+11,184)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    927914234210
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished(225/40r18)

  15. Pass108,393 miles (+9,204)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,393 miles
    Test number
    526286033207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

  16. Pass99,189 miles (+8,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,189 miles
    Test number
    805856632276
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,750 miles (+10,281)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    966020371200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on tread

  18. Pass80,469 miles (+22,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    552029570265
    • NoteFront lower wishbone rear bushes badly worn

  19. Pass57,479 miles (+14,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    270162589246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,499 miles (+14,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    270045988227
    • NoteAll tyres low

  21. Pass28,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    124550597268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 AXK

Does LB54 AXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 AXK expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 AXK?
The MOT on LB54 AXK expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 AXK done?
LB54 AXK was recorded at 154,215 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 7,605 miles a year.
Has LB54 AXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 AXK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 AXK 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 LB54 AXK find?
LB54 AXK passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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