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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB54 PPOMOT history

LB54 PPO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,145 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 PPO was last recorded at 85,145 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,721 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,424 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,145 miles
  • 2025 – 81,721 miles
  • 2024 – 76,783 miles
  • 2023 – 65,713 miles
  • 2022 – 59,156 miles
  • 2021 – 56,775 miles
  • 2020 – 53,209 miles
  • 2019 – 47,480 miles
  • 2017 – 43,235 miles
  • 2016 – 40,860 miles
  • 2014 – 38,611 miles
  • 2013 – 33,726 miles
  • 2012 – 32,162 miles
  • 2010 – 30,209 miles
  • 2009 – 25,975 miles
  • 2008 – 23,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Both rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,145 miles (+3,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    409619570674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Pass81,721 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    366963743078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    453998974284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,783 miles (+11,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    902556595879
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass65,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    467268234208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail65,713 miles (+6,557)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    856453626289
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,156 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,156 miles
    Test number
    637144790564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,775 miles (+3,566)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    763452822346
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,209 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    592409291159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,480 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    892604198984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,235 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    778959185005
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls
  12. Pass40,860 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,860 miles
    Test number
    743769814078
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls
  13. Pass38,611 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    386776854374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,213 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    458244604078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,726 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    495508033076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,162 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    336707002091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,209 miles (+1,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    920606250378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass28,514 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,514 miles
    Test number
    883706010069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,975 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    130837019479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    484185308043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 PPO

Does LB54 PPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 PPO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PPO?
The MOT on LB54 PPO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 PPO done?
LB54 PPO was recorded at 85,145 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has LB54 PPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PPO has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 PPO 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 PPO find?
LB54 PPO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner egde; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; both front shocks corroded, and 1 more.

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