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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 LLEMOT history

LB54 LLE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 215,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
215,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LLE was last recorded at 215,398 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,146 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
12,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,398 miles
  • 2021 – 209,302 miles
  • 2019 – 204,262 miles
  • 2018 – 197,534 miles
  • 2017 – 182,866 miles
  • 2016 – 173,681 miles
  • 2015 – 159,763 miles
  • 2014 – 145,282 miles
  • 2013 – 126,715 miles
  • 2012 – 106,257 miles
  • 2011 – 84,754 miles
  • 2010 – 59,925 miles
  • 2009 – 45,979 miles
  • 2008 – 36,841 miles
  • 2007 – 35,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,398 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Located N/S above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking from n/s driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,398 miles (+252)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    215,398 miles
    Test number
    186007443386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Located N/S above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail215,146 miles (+5,844)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,146 miles
    Test number
    271324547403
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Located N/S above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,302 miles (+5,040)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    209,302 miles
    Test number
    138201148783
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,262 miles
    Test number
    142019919675
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail204,262 miles (+6,728)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,262 miles
    Test number
    156431852676
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive leak unknown location due to covers fitted to underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak unknown location due to covers fitted to underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass197,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    197,534 miles
    Test number
    705055340179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking from n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail197,534 miles (+14,668)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,534 miles
    Test number
    918568899962
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking from n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,866 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,866 miles
    Test number
    246271342939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    173,681 miles
    Test number
    449528096296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail173,681 miles (+13,918)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,681 miles
    Test number
    121198720953
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass159,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,763 miles
    Test number
    629363445059
    • 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)

  12. Fail159,763 miles (+14,481)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,763 miles
    Test number
    328307435089
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass145,282 miles (+18,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,282 miles
    Test number
    946321244025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass126,715 miles (+20,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,715 miles
    Test number
    145831613464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,257 miles (+21,503)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    299033132000
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass84,754 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,754 miles
    Test number
    705250241055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,282 miles (+24,357)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    166046031038
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,925 miles (+13,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    453149220075
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread

  19. Pass45,979 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    690107939062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,841 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    604294128086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,110 miles
    Test number
    953956017380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LLE

Does LB54 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LLE expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LLE?
The MOT on LB54 LLE expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LLE done?
LB54 LLE was recorded at 215,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 12,217 miles a year.
Has LB54 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LLE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 LLE 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 LLE find?
LB54 LLE passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 5 more.

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