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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 PVFMOT history

LB54 PVF is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
93,523 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 PVF was last recorded at 93,523 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 9,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,145 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,378 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,523 miles
  • 2023 – 84,145 miles
  • 2022 – 79,640 miles
  • 2021 – 76,267 miles
  • 2020 – 73,397 miles
  • 2019 – 69,482 miles
  • 2018 – 65,497 miles
  • 2017 – 62,118 miles
  • 2015 – 54,190 miles
  • 2014 – 49,933 miles
  • 2012 – 43,609 miles
  • 2011 – 35,477 miles
  • 2010 – 29,574 miles
  • 2009 – 23,813 miles
  • 2007 – 16,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,523 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc is scorched (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,523 miles (+9,378)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    290462434088
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding disc is scorched (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,145 miles (+4,505)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,145 miles
    Test number
    251719104624
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,640 miles (+3,373)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    673306693494
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured condensation in the lamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light substitute light on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass76,267 miles (+2,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    312977472989
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass73,397 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    324756697043
    • AdvisoryCoolant low level warning light on
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside front & rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryThe engine has covers fitted

  6. Fail73,392 miles (+3,910)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    401749143827
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall split, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut, 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low level warning light on
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside front & rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryThe engine has covers fitted

  7. Pass69,482 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    267923297524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive The engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  8. Fail69,406 miles (+3,909)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    774992508773
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut, 225/45 17 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive The engine has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  9. Pass65,497 miles (+3,379)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    136231491789
    • AdvisoryBonnet grilles insecure
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front & offside rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass62,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    888774701297
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearsider & offside rear
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail62,118 miles (+7,928)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    136974998756
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 Continential (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearsider & offside rear
    • AdvisoryCoolant level warnning light on
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,190 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,190 miles
    Test number
    298318655074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,178 miles (+4,245)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    469675055090
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass49,933 miles (+6,324)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    925248624071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass43,609 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    795406142174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,793 miles (+6,316)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    298404872026
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has some damage.

  17. Pass35,477 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    818607541130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    683694540122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail29,574 miles (+5,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,574 miles
    Test number
    720854740182
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,813 miles (+7,516)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,813 miles
    Test number
    401688219180
    • DangerousEngine oil leak onto exhaust down pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass16,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,297 miles
    Test number
    971347747362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB54 PVF

Does LB54 PVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 PVF expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PVF?
The MOT on LB54 PVF expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 PVF done?
LB54 PVF was recorded at 93,523 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has LB54 PVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PVF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 PVF 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 PVF find?
LB54 PVF failed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front service brake excessively binding disc is scorched; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken broken, and 7 more.

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