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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB54 SYXMOT history

LB54 SYX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,536 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SYX
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SYX was last recorded at 91,536 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,288 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,536 miles
  • 2025 – 91,288 miles
  • 2024 – 90,921 miles
  • 2023 – 90,726 miles
  • 2022 – 89,313 miles
  • 2020 – 86,765 miles
  • 2019 – 83,639 miles
  • 2018 – 80,681 miles
  • 2017 – 76,807 miles
  • 2016 – 73,426 miles
  • 2015 – 67,304 miles
  • 2014 – 63,322 miles
  • 2013 – 59,829 miles
  • 2012 – 55,178 miles
  • 2011 – 49,531 miles
  • 2010 – 41,494 miles
  • 2009 – 33,100 miles
  • 2008 – 24,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    444233553638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail91,536 miles (+248)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    226626368030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass91,288 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    649660381993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail91,286 miles (+365)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    664721956697
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,921 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,921 miles
    Test number
    416347494071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front +Rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail90,921 miles (+195)2 dangerous3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,921 miles
    Test number
    754403043147
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front +Rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,726 miles (+1,413)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    354671414456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,313 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    579965268377
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail89,313 miles (+2,548)3 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    904878739223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,765 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    304475654101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,639 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    695003779369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass80,681 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,681 miles
    Test number
    325346294110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,807 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    615263878897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,426 miles (+6,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    869068037096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,304 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    918162273508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,322 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    828128984277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,829 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    689457023305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,178 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    536639942201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass49,531 miles (+8,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    335525661400
    • NoteAll rosd wheels damaged
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres, outer walls damaged

  20. Pass41,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    391970180114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,494 miles (+8,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    253400080402
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  22. Pass33,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    623625789187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail33,100 miles (+8,575)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    660155289172
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass24,525 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    293322788428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracking to nearside front tyre

Questions about LB54 SYX

Does LB54 SYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 SYX is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SYX?
The MOT on LB54 SYX is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 SYX done?
LB54 SYX was recorded at 91,536 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has LB54 SYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SYX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 SYX 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 SYX find?
LB54 SYX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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