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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 SZFMOT history

LB54 SZF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,572 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SZF was last recorded at 105,572 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,185 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,572 miles
  • 2025 – 103,185 miles
  • 2024 – 99,544 miles
  • 2023 – 91,675 miles
  • 2022 – 85,190 miles
  • 2021 – 84,492 miles
  • 2020 – 81,406 miles
  • 2019 – 79,395 miles
  • 2018 – 77,742 miles
  • 2017 – 74,580 miles
  • 2016 – 70,292 miles
  • 2015 – 65,342 miles
  • 2014 – 61,357 miles
  • 2013 – 54,534 miles
  • 2012 – 48,232 miles
  • 2011 – 43,516 miles
  • 2010 – 43,100 miles
  • 2009 – 37,469 miles
  • 2008 – 29,012 miles
  • 2007 – 27,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,572 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside wiper blade torn slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside handbrake performance low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,572 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,572 miles
    Test number
    563563956136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,185 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    195473289293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    271651020716
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,544 miles (+7,869)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    323697139241
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,675 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    796108777464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,190 miles
    Test number
    239905072214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CV boot slightly seaping from around joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,190 miles (+698)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,190 miles
    Test number
    990073180290
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CV boot slightly seaping from around joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,492 miles
    Test number
    773401273774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,488 miles (+3,082)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    167768338164
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,406 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,406 miles
    Test number
    760699565696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,395 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    111251420232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar 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))

  12. Pass77,742 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    911512669686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,580 miles (+4,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    227248643688
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre deteriorated

  14. Pass70,292 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    488942018015
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance low

  15. Fail70,272 miles (+4,930)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    413205320046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls deteriorated/split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade torn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake performance low

  16. Pass65,342 miles (+3,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    855760052994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is deteriorating and tread approx 2.5mm in centre
    • AdvisoryParking brake application uneven

  17. Pass61,357 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    258278264284
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven (o/s weaker than n/s)
    • NoteNearside front brake fluctuates slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approx' 3mm

  18. Fail61,357 miles (+6,823)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    869548364218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven (o/s weaker than n/s)
    • NoteNearside front brake fluctuates slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre approx' 3mm

  19. Pass54,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    949362263217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,534 miles (+6,302)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    356182463211
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,232 miles (+4,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    335464352207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass43,516 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    105539741269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,100 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,100 miles
    Test number
    624054260223
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing low and perished 255 35 18 Y
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on edge on legal limit

  24. Fail43,100 miles (+5,631)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,100 miles
    Test number
    714254860278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wearing low and perished 255 35 18 Y
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on edge on legal limit

  25. Fail37,469 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    230844619407
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass37,469 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    922404119154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,012 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,012 miles
    Test number
    110890208144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    841178047318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,136 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,136 miles
    Test number
    914348447370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB54 SZF

Does LB54 SZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 SZF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SZF?
The MOT on LB54 SZF is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 SZF done?
LB54 SZF was recorded at 105,572 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has LB54 SZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SZF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 SZF 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 SZF find?
LB54 SZF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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