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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 PNYMOT history

LB54 PNY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
166,759 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 PNY was last recorded at 166,759 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 2,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,586 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,173 miles
Average per year
8,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,759 miles
  • 2021 – 164,586 miles
  • 2020 – 161,758 miles
  • 2019 – 157,074 miles
  • 2018 – 152,387 miles
  • 2017 – 149,351 miles
  • 2016 – 146,095 miles
  • 2015 – 142,388 miles
  • 2014 – 135,392 miles
  • 2013 – 118,831 miles
  • 2012 – 104,719 miles
  • 2011 – 91,785 miles
  • 2010 – 79,586 miles
  • 2009 – 66,207 miles
  • 2008 – 50,548 miles
  • 2007 – 38,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber very corroded advise replacment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear shock absorber corroded advise replacement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake discs wearing,both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,759 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,759 miles
    Test number
    743354116842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,758 miles (+2,172)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,758 miles
    Test number
    965286611563
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,586 miles (+2,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,586 miles
    Test number
    527979834266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexiblr brake hoses perished

  4. Pass161,758 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,758 miles
    Test number
    999788438106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    406727820141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside shockabsorbers corroded at top anchorages
    • AdvisorySecurity of rear tail gate hinges

  6. Fail157,074 miles (+4,687)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,074 miles
    Test number
    115118436440
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside shockabsorbers corroded at top anchorages
    • AdvisorySecurity of rear tail gate hinges

  7. Pass152,387 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    669004371385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    372142278390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber very corroded advise replacment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded advise replacement.

  9. Fail149,351 miles (+3,256)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    600845308354
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber very corroded advise replacment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded advise replacement.

  10. Pass146,095 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,095 miles
    Test number
    649286685293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  11. Fail146,089 miles (+3,701)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    264081678093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod broken off (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,both rear tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  12. Pass142,388 miles (+6,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    562597508014
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front link rods (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  13. Pass135,392 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    135,392 miles
    Test number
    748077944284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail135,380 miles (+16,549)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,380 miles
    Test number
    519475344299
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to inner wall

  15. Pass118,831 miles (+212)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    338501933216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear springs rusty

  16. Fail118,619 miles (+13,900)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,619 miles
    Test number
    596367123288
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear springs rusty

  17. Pass104,719 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    197855692192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,687 miles (+12,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    278374392407
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,785 miles (+12,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    339793791144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,586 miles (+13,379)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    883410490180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

  21. Pass66,207 miles (+15,659)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    733943009286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,548 miles (+12,230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    954996498153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,318 miles
    Test number
    504223797173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 PNY

Does LB54 PNY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 PNY expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PNY?
The MOT on LB54 PNY expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 PNY done?
LB54 PNY was recorded at 166,759 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 8,429 miles a year.
Has LB54 PNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PNY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 PNY 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 PNY find?
LB54 PNY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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