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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB54 PVEMOT history

LB54 PVE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,828 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 PVE was last recorded at 84,828 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,633 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,195 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,828 miles
  • 2024 – 81,633 miles
  • 2023 – 79,252 miles
  • 2022 – 75,173 miles
  • 2021 – 72,003 miles
  • 2020 – 68,810 miles
  • 2019 – 65,140 miles
  • 2018 – 61,254 miles
  • 2017 – 58,140 miles
  • 2016 – 53,846 miles
  • 2015 – 49,110 miles
  • 2013 – 38,471 miles
  • 2012 – 33,999 miles
  • 2011 – 28,311 miles
  • 2010 – 25,269 miles
  • 2009 – 20,912 miles
  • 2008 – 16,422 miles
  • 2007 – 12,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,828 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,828 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    552527319751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    944270349877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak/engine

  3. Fail81,633 miles (+2,381)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    525815230049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak/engine

  4. Pass79,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    595618377595
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,252 miles (+4,079)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    853554877297
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    606515954735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,173 miles (+3,170)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    712709963880
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    605029803173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail72,003 miles (+3,193)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    426697643984
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass68,810 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    357540203894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,140 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    215934352673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail65,117 miles (+3,863)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,117 miles
    Test number
    620349031318
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,254 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    395884154434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    582527108697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail58,140 miles (+4,294)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    357009589059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass53,846 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    336365679239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass49,110 miles (+10,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    433248408004
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,471 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    268143353328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,999 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    725442562353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,311 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,311 miles
    Test number
    558352341356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  21. Pass28,311 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,311 miles
    Test number
    975362841300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    632030850333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,269 miles (+20)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    754429040391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail25,249 miles (+4,337)3 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    443571640415
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake fluid getting low
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteNear side front tyre cut on outer side wall no plys or cords showing
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteService indicator on
    • NoteUnder tray fitted
    • NoteWasher fluid low light on

  25. Pass20,912 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,912 miles
    Test number
    992434869365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Fail20,899 miles (+4,477)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,899 miles
    Test number
    432513369493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass16,422 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    704384758321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,026 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,026 miles
    Test number
    262522157310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

  29. Fail12,026 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,026 miles
    Test number
    630642357369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

Questions about LB54 PVE

Does LB54 PVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 PVE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PVE?
The MOT on LB54 PVE is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 PVE done?
LB54 PVE was recorded at 84,828 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has LB54 PVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PVE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 PVE 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 PVE find?
LB54 PVE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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