BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB54 BAXMOT history
LB54 BAX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 185,051 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 BAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 BAX was last recorded at 185,051 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 185,044 miles · 8 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 185,051 miles
- 2020 – 180,582 miles
- 2019 – 169,954 miles
- 2018 – 162,279 miles
- 2017 – 155,455 miles
- 2016 – 145,635 miles
- 2015 – 137,313 miles
- 2014 – 127,088 miles
- 2013 – 118,861 miles
- 2012 – 109,187 miles
- 2011 – 99,313 miles
- 2010 – 89,771 miles
- 2009 – 76,680 miles
- 2008 – 74,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,051 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,051 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 185,051 miles
- Test number
- 751212297611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail185,044 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,044 miles
- Test number
- 105366858974
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper / rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,582 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 180,582 miles
- Test number
- 226332529565
- AdvisoryNearside rear slight brake bind
Fail180,582 miles (+10,628)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,582 miles
- Test number
- 263250180656
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear slight brake bind
Pass169,954 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,954 miles
- Test number
- 172243142318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,954 miles (+7,675)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,954 miles
- Test number
- 265918654996
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,279 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 162,279 miles
- Test number
- 178667929814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,217 miles (+6,762)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,217 miles
- Test number
- 162546167789
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,455 miles (+9,820)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 155,455 miles
- Test number
- 170026244318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass145,635 miles (+8,322)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 145,635 miles
- Test number
- 312473968483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
Pass137,313 miles (+3,466)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 137,313 miles
- Test number
- 738861905229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,847 miles (+6,759)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,847 miles
- Test number
- 996482025085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,088 miles (+8,227)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 127,088 miles
- Test number
- 766212034034
- NoteBoth front flexis cracking
- NoteOffside rear jacking block missing
- NoteSlight play nearswide rear top upper middle trailing arm
Pass118,861 miles (+9,674)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 118,861 miles
- Test number
- 117069803090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,187 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,187 miles
- Test number
- 335387122044
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,187 miles (+9,874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 109,187 miles
- Test number
- 635617622053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,313 miles (+9,542)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 99,313 miles
- Test number
- 836081121026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,771 miles (+13,091)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 89,771 miles
- Test number
- 353663510026
- NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the edges
- NoteO/s/r inner taillight n/w
- NoteUnder trays fitted (unable to carry out full check)
Pass76,680 miles (+2,457)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,680 miles
- Test number
- 924586519092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,223 miles2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,223 miles
- Test number
- 360883158264
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB54 BAX
- Does LB54 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 BAX expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 BAX?
- The MOT on LB54 BAX expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 BAX done?
- LB54 BAX was recorded at 185,051 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
- Has LB54 BAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 BAX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB54 BAX 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 BAX find?
- LB54 BAX passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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