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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 CYJMOT history

LB54 CYJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,575 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 CYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 CYJ was last recorded at 119,575 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,575 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,575 miles
  • 2024 – 119,178 miles
  • 2023 – 119,177 miles
  • 2022 – 115,575 miles
  • 2021 – 114,735 miles
  • 2020 – 112,145 miles
  • 2019 – 109,533 miles
  • 2018 – 107,115 miles
  • 2017 – 105,017 miles
  • 2015 – 102,417 miles
  • 2014 – 85,464 miles
  • 2013 – 81,205 miles
  • 2012 – 76,763 miles
  • 2011 – 72,110 miles
  • 2010 – 65,674 miles
  • 2009 – 58,440 miles
  • 2008 – 46,711 miles
  • 2007 – 44,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,575 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    235633770572
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail119,575 miles (+397)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    997840688168
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,178 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    821019815618
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,177 miles (+3,602)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    502327630268
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass115,575 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,575 miles
    Test number
    486319280126
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  6. Fail115,574 miles (+839)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    309218785670
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  7. Pass114,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    735484473241
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,735 miles (+2,590)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    540864373017
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,145 miles
    Test number
    869027032535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger snapped system still supported
    • AdvisoryImbalance front brakes n/s low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail112,145 miles (+2,612)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,145 miles
    Test number
    710061548563
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger snapped system still supported
    • AdvisoryImbalance front brakes n/s low
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass109,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,533 miles
    Test number
    488596257927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail109,529 miles (+2,414)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    261594410457
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass107,115 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    863571111258
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail107,111 miles (+2,094)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    392606519779
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass105,017 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    837768105540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    101100634240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,416 miles (+14,036)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    530824730976
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,380 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    936385805025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,464 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    146015844018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,205 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    875670163058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,763 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    787011462057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,110 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    187892641079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,674 miles (+7,234)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    291130950064
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass58,440 miles (+11,729)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    182368629023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,711 miles (+2,005)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    503366038068
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Pass44,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,706 miles
    Test number
    632509517303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 CYJ

Does LB54 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 CYJ expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 CYJ?
The MOT on LB54 CYJ expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 CYJ done?
LB54 CYJ was recorded at 119,575 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has LB54 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 CYJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 CYJ 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 CYJ find?
LB54 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears.

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