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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 CYCMOT history

LB54 CYC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,088 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 CYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 CYC was last recorded at 178,088 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,088 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,088 miles
  • 2024 – 171,450 miles
  • 2023 – 165,023 miles
  • 2022 – 155,866 miles
  • 2021 – 149,125 miles
  • 2020 – 139,983 miles
  • 2019 – 128,490 miles
  • 2018 – 128,140 miles
  • 2017 – 119,261 miles
  • 2016 – 107,251 miles
  • 2015 – 93,907 miles
  • 2014 – 87,525 miles
  • 2013 – 85,222 miles
  • 2012 – 81,737 miles
  • 2011 – 78,604 miles
  • 2010 – 69,008 miles
  • 2009 – 53,258 miles
  • 2008 – 44,363 miles
  • 2007 – 38,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,088 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,088 miles
    Test number
    338591737233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,088 miles (+6,638)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,088 miles
    Test number
    688417802758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,450 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,450 miles
    Test number
    632813110779
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,450 miles (+6,427)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,450 miles
    Test number
    306733561556
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,023 miles (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,023 miles
    Test number
    312496060180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail164,566 miles (+8,700)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,566 miles
    Test number
    787111016266
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass155,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    849185169852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,866 miles (+6,741)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    822748643282
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d-bush(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,125 miles (+9,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,125 miles
    Test number
    219054184583
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass139,983 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,983 miles
    Test number
    107496138951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,955 miles (+11,465)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,955 miles
    Test number
    891225069055
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    369856152731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,490 miles (+350)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    883928230492
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass128,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    420241699676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryA little smokey
    • AdvisoryTyre monitoring light on

  15. Fail128,136 miles (+8,875)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,136 miles
    Test number
    456511932462
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre monitoring light on

  16. Pass119,261 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    183115981496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,217 miles (+11,966)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    253477494881
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass107,251 miles (+13,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    351292326861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,907 miles (+6,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    817447090172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail87,525 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,525 miles
    Test number
    385282514222
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,525 miles (+2,303)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,525 miles
    Test number
    879002214229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass85,222 miles (+3,485)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    577710113215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass81,737 miles (+3,133)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    825889092131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner section
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer section

  24. Pass78,604 miles (+9,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    295090801217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass69,008 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    490723980165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,944 miles (+15,686)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    171972780150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,258 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    454290219130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,245 miles (+8,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    971880799013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass44,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    780242138296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail44,363 miles (+5,495)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    254582538297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass38,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    232063607348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail38,867 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    854753707312
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB54 CYC

Does LB54 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 CYC is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 CYC?
The MOT on LB54 CYC is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 CYC done?
LB54 CYC was recorded at 178,088 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,677 miles a year.
Has LB54 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 CYC has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 CYC 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 CYC find?
LB54 CYC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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