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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 PVYMOT history

LB54 PVY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
138,883 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 PVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 PVY was last recorded at 138,883 miles on 7 May 2024, 5,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,071 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,812 miles
Average per year
6,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,883 miles
  • 2023 – 133,071 miles
  • 2022 – 126,384 miles
  • 2021 – 122,798 miles
  • 2020 – 120,059 miles
  • 2019 – 115,768 miles
  • 2018 – 110,174 miles
  • 2017 – 105,529 miles
  • 2016 – 101,462 miles
  • 2014 – 93,434 miles
  • 2013 – 86,139 miles
  • 2012 – 74,600 miles
  • 2011 – 67,912 miles
  • 2010 – 58,218 miles
  • 2009 – 47,559 miles
  • 2008 – 36,556 miles
  • 2007 – 27,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNON OBLIGATORY TPMS WARNING ILLUMINATEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central gearbox oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,883 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,883 miles
    Test number
    940315278904
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNON OBLIGATORY TPMS WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,883 miles (+5,812)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,883 miles
    Test number
    897746466485
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNON OBLIGATORY TPMS WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,071 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,071 miles
    Test number
    444461247095
    • AdvisoryBRAKE WEAR WARNING ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNON OBLIGATORY TPMS WARNING ILLUMINATED

  4. Fail133,069 miles (+6,685)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    539469244345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on but pads all good.
    • AdvisorySteering angle sensor warning lamp on.
    • AdvisoryTpms light on.

  5. Pass126,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    530307098632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,384 miles (+3,586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,384 miles
    Test number
    506096245672
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,798 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    333293486481
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail122,798 miles (+2,739)1 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    298160024079
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm damaged bent and buckling (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass120,059 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,059 miles
    Test number
    367392329103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,055 miles (+4,287)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    372324254552
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability fouling brake hose bracket/ wiring (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    120724758587
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper not clipped in

  12. Fail115,763 miles (+5,589)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    335721295221
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper not clipped in
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,174 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,174 miles
    Test number
    642377882881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail110,171 miles (+4,642)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,171 miles
    Test number
    482239120647
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass105,529 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,529 miles
    Test number
    341437039000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass101,462 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,462 miles
    Test number
    421642592902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,434 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    428759324462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust fouling on nearside rear brace bar

  18. Fail93,434 miles (+7,295)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    736569624383
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust fouling on nearside rear brace bar

  19. Pass86,139 miles (+11,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,139 miles
    Test number
    278535853365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,600 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    928067252317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,912 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    277403851322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,218 miles (+10,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    880684940319
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass47,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    583617659356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail47,559 miles (+11,003)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    942667859347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,556 miles (+9,275)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,556 miles
    Test number
    224152758356
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn on edges
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  26. Pass27,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    163336247379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 PVY

Does LB54 PVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 PVY expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 PVY?
The MOT on LB54 PVY expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 PVY done?
LB54 PVY was recorded at 138,883 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 6,804 miles a year.
Has LB54 PVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 PVY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 PVY 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 PVY find?
LB54 PVY passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 8 advisories: brake wear warning illuminated; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; non obligatory tpms warning illuminated, and 5 more.

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