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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB54 DHBMOT history

LB54 DHB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,952 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DHB was last recorded at 98,952 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,724 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,228 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,952 miles
  • 2024 – 93,724 miles
  • 2023 – 90,755 miles
  • 2022 – 86,855 miles
  • 2021 – 83,982 miles
  • 2019 – 78,885 miles
  • 2018 – 75,185 miles
  • 2017 – 71,786 miles
  • 2016 – 68,501 miles
  • 2015 – 66,940 miles
  • 2014 – 62,307 miles
  • 2013 – 55,855 miles
  • 2012 – 46,314 miles
  • 2011 – 37,948 miles
  • 2010 – 27,860 miles
  • 2009 – 17,183 miles
  • 2008 – 12,830 miles
  • 2007 – 10,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,952 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    144709372054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,952 miles (+5,228)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    897388197529
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,724 miles (+2,969)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    254103834116
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,755 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    713985789281
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    434391717508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail86,855 miles (+2,873)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    272586253794
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass83,982 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    562840675335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,885 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    803313366652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Fail78,885 miles (+3,700)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    398325461025
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 / 50 zr 16 96 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCooling warning light on
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear top shocks corroding away
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on

  10. Pass75,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,185 miles
    Test number
    634812123899
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear top shock absorbers corroding away
    • AdvisorySlight play on front steering tie rods

  11. Fail75,185 miles (+3,399)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,185 miles
    Test number
    669413885594
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear top shock absorbers corroding away
    • AdvisorySlight play on front steering tie rods

  12. Pass71,786 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    544960268624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,633 miles (+3,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    548421870221
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,501 miles (+1,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,501 miles
    Test number
    253935540194
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r, n/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,940 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    428165230177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail66,939 miles (+4,632)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    764951237910
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,307 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,307 miles
    Test number
    456314524264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,855 miles (+9,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    799712823266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass46,314 miles (+8,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    117566522258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,948 miles (+10,088)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    627864821242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,860 miles (+10,677)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,860 miles
    Test number
    330124120233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass17,183 miles (+4,353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    783325979140
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre soft

  23. Pass12,830 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,830 miles
    Test number
    211118378462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,528 miles
    Test number
    142598247266
    • NoteRear number plate has slight water damage

Questions about LB54 DHB

Does LB54 DHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DHB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DHB?
The MOT on LB54 DHB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DHB done?
LB54 DHB was recorded at 98,952 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has LB54 DHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DHB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 DHB 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 DHB find?
LB54 DHB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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