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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 KWGMOT history

LB54 KWG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
126,319 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 KWG was last recorded at 126,319 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 10,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2015: 88,396 miles, lower than 88,936 miles on 11 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,302 miles · 28 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,017 miles
Average per year
7,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,319 miles
  • 2020 – 116,302 miles
  • 2019 – 108,387 miles
  • 2018 – 102,358 miles
  • 2017 – 97,298 miles
  • 2016 – 93,837 miles
  • 2015 – 88,396 miles
  • 2014 – 83,008 miles
  • 2013 – 73,886 miles
  • 2012 – 67,795 miles
  • 2011 – 61,285 miles
  • 2010 – 48,596 miles
  • 2009 – 37,709 miles
  • 2008 – 29,066 miles
  • 2007 – 20,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,319 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • O/s rear hose very close to drive shaft boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,319 miles (+10,017)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    970801039100
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,302 miles
    Test number
    324457131031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail116,302 miles (+7,915)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,302 miles
    Test number
    398350514202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,387 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    211834670651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,358 miles (+5,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,358 miles
    Test number
    857005323890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,298 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    277780098826
    • AdvisoryO/s rear hose very close to drive shaft boot

  7. Fail97,292 miles (+3,455)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    570882164205
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked bolt not long enough to enter self locking nut (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked bolt not into self locking (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear hose very close to drive shaft boot

  8. Pass93,837 miles (+5,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    978451823241
    • AdvisoryHand brake on legal limit.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass88,396 miles (-540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    948033434233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,936 miles (+353)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    541890534595
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm 255/35/18

  11. Fail88,583 miles (+5,575)14 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    226872472343
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass83,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    995091304312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail83,008 miles (+9,122)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    418231404432
    • DangerousOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge- cut in inside wall
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass73,886 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    848472763269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside mirror glasses are deteriorated

  15. Fail73,886 miles (+6,091)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    188721063200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside mirror glasses are deteriorated

  16. Pass67,795 miles (+6,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    845828742239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,285 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    285427851242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,276 miles (+12,680)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    929006151256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass48,596 miles (+10,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,596 miles
    Test number
    622885580237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass37,709 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,709 miles
    Test number
    822481909397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,066 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    124624288283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has heavy cuts on outer wall.

  22. Fail29,066 miles (+8,460)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    792413688242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has heavy cuts on outer wall.

  23. Pass20,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    722183807305
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavy cuts on outer walls.

Questions about LB54 KWG

Does LB54 KWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 KWG expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KWG?
The MOT on LB54 KWG expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 KWG done?
LB54 KWG was recorded at 126,319 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 7,503 miles a year.
Has LB54 KWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KWG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 KWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 KWG find?
LB54 KWG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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