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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB54 LLDMOT history

LB54 LLD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,027 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LLD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LLD was last recorded at 141,027 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 5,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2015: 46,155 miles, lower than 84,088 miles on 25 Jul 2014.

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
135,634 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,393 miles
Average per year
6,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,027 miles
  • 2025 – 135,634 miles
  • 2024 – 127,643 miles
  • 2023 – 124,012 miles
  • 2022 – 121,524 miles
  • 2021 – 117,044 miles
  • 2020 – 112,012 miles
  • 2019 – 109,212 miles
  • 2018 – 107,965 miles
  • 2017 – 101,680 miles
  • 2016 – 96,136 miles
  • 2015 – 46,155 miles
  • 2014 – 84,088 miles
  • 2013 – 77,643 miles
  • 2012 – 71,078 miles
  • 2011 – 61,745 miles
  • 2010 – 55,702 miles
  • 2009 – 46,601 miles
  • 2008 – 37,211 miles
  • 2007 – 26,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,027 miles (+5,393)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,027 miles
    Test number
    324232388058
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,634 miles
    Test number
    969909916558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,633 miles (+7,990)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,633 miles
    Test number
    814182977768
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,643 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,643 miles
    Test number
    251725813200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,012 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    858848803493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,524 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    319812218139
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,044 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    453022644640
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre minor damage outer side wall

  8. Fail117,043 miles (+5,031)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    204137166925
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall, tyre manufactured 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,012 miles (+2,800)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    797838407678
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,212 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    994309323040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,965 miles (+6,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,965 miles
    Test number
    247860436156
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass101,680 miles (+5,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    574820337663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass96,136 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    981456644876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall( not showing cords)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,136 miles (+49,981)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    757544658166
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in sidewall( not showing cords)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,155 miles (-37,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,155 miles
    Test number
    158215725248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass84,088 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    596356004211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass77,643 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,643 miles
    Test number
    217120923232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut to side wall

  18. Fail77,643 miles (+6,565)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,643 miles
    Test number
    739048113220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut to side wall

  19. Pass71,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    727853022208
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

  20. Fail71,078 miles (+9,333)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    335752522444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

  21. Pass61,745 miles (+6,043)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    929386711293
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS HAVE DAMAGE ON OUTER SIDES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES 3/mm

  22. Pass55,702 miles (+9,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    432345310276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,601 miles (+9,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    100681619257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,211 miles (+10,907)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    990981628279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,304 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    321092227279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    584282867156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LLD

Does LB54 LLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LLD is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LLD?
The MOT on LB54 LLD is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 LLD done?
LB54 LLD was recorded at 141,027 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,069 miles a year.
Has LB54 LLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LLD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 LLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 LLD find?
LB54 LLD passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front lower power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front oil leak, but not excessive from transmission, and 4 more.

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