BMW 116
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc
LB54 GVJMOT history
LB54 GVJ is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 112,171 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 GVJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 GVJ was last recorded at 112,171 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,130 miles · 16 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,041 miles
- Average per year
- 5,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,171 miles
- 2024 – 109,130 miles
- 2023 – 101,700 miles
- 2022 – 89,920 miles
- 2021 – 82,400 miles
- 2020 – 78,943 miles
- 2019 – 76,094 miles
- 2018 – 71,662 miles
- 2017 – 67,422 miles
- 2016 – 64,605 miles
- 2015 – 60,042 miles
- 2014 – 55,692 miles
- 2013 – 49,619 miles
- 2012 – 45,537 miles
- 2011 – 42,569 miles
- 2010 – 36,786 miles
- 2009 – 31,312 miles
- 2008 – 25,655 miles
- 2007 – 18,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,171 miles
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,171 miles (+3,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 112,171 miles
- Test number
- 867958744705
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,130 miles (+7,430)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 109,130 miles
- Test number
- 594222501914
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass101,700 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,700 miles
- Test number
- 637257708733
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail101,700 miles (+11,780)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,700 miles
- Test number
- 785170962388
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass89,920 miles (+7,520)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,920 miles
- Test number
- 889876030102
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,400 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 668935077418
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,943 miles (+2,849)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,943 miles
- Test number
- 428658565423
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,094 miles (+4,432)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 76,094 miles
- Test number
- 400857227230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,662 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 71,662 miles
- Test number
- 851152204820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,422 miles
- Test number
- 800095267784
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (2.7.3)
Fail67,422 miles (+2,817)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,422 miles
- Test number
- 365518215420
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (2.7.3)
Pass64,605 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 64,605 miles
- Test number
- 381542722734
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,605 miles (+4,563)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,605 miles
- Test number
- 131357892559
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,042 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 60,042 miles
- Test number
- 389282367512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,692 miles (+6,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 55,692 miles
- Test number
- 369530554310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,619 miles (+4,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 49,619 miles
- Test number
- 427472163301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass45,537 miles (+2,968)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 45,537 miles
- Test number
- 127154152343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,569 miles (+5,783)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 42,569 miles
- Test number
- 125174061300
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass36,786 miles (+5,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,786 miles
- Test number
- 563552650306
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,312 miles (+5,657)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,312 miles
- Test number
- 142513769383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,655 miles (+7,549)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,655 miles
- Test number
- 102012068343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,106 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,106 miles
- Test number
- 220333667398
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass18,106 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 18,106 miles
- Test number
- 273293767378
- 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)
Questions about LB54 GVJ
- Does LB54 GVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GVJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 GVJ?
- The MOT on LB54 GVJ is valid until 2 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 GVJ done?
- LB54 GVJ was recorded at 112,171 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
- Has LB54 GVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 GVJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB54 GVJ 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 GVJ find?
- LB54 GVJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured all four; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front, and 1 more.
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