BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LB54 SZUMOT history
LB54 SZU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 177,761 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,080 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 SZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 SZU was last recorded at 177,761 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 20,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,512 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20,249 miles
- Average per year
- 8,080 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,761 miles
- 2024 – 157,512 miles
- 2023 – 131,524 miles
- 2022 – 116,310 miles
- 2021 – 108,716 miles
- 2020 – 103,319 miles
- 2019 – 94,780 miles
- 2018 – 85,050 miles
- 2017 – 80,671 miles
- 2016 – 76,168 miles
- 2015 – 70,318 miles
- 2014 – 62,988 miles
- 2013 – 61,614 miles
- 2012 – 59,856 miles
- 2011 – 56,341 miles
- 2009 – 44,884 miles
- 2008 – 36,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,761 miles
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall underinflation damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,761 miles (+20,249)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 177,761 miles
- Test number
- 422064470027
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,512 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 157,512 miles
- Test number
- 531838619598
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail157,507 miles (+25,983)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,507 miles
- Test number
- 684604408161
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,524 miles (+15,214)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,524 miles
- Test number
- 917905011928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,310 miles (+66)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,310 miles
- Test number
- 878942718190
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall underinflation damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,244 miles (+7,528)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,244 miles
- Test number
- 555117522177
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall underinflation damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock asorber corroded
Pass108,716 miles (+142)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,716 miles
- Test number
- 644066710354
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean
Fail108,574 miles (+5,255)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,574 miles
- Test number
- 525689025543
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean
Pass103,319 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 103,319 miles
- Test number
- 138069866610
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDaytime running lamps fitted not dimming when sidelamps are switched on
- AdvisoryEngine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Fail103,308 miles (+8,528)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,308 miles
- Test number
- 697114703077
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside reverse lamp not working
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDaytime running lamps fitted not dimming when sidelamps are switched on
- AdvisoryEngine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Pass94,780 miles (+165)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,780 miles
- Test number
- 293190295972
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
Fail94,615 miles (+9,565)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,615 miles
- Test number
- 944864628515
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorPosition lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorService brake excessively binding Offside & Nearside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,050 miles (+4,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,050 miles
- Test number
- 740928082118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,671 miles (+4,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,671 miles
- Test number
- 665387648825
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Requires adjustment or repair.
Pass76,168 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,168 miles
- Test number
- 517040174304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,159 miles (+5,841)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,159 miles
- Test number
- 769235457901
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,318 miles (+7,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 70,318 miles
- Test number
- 389123505110
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,988 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 62,988 miles
- Test number
- 546195804138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,614 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,614 miles
- Test number
- 969324523225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,605 miles (+1,749)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,605 miles
- Test number
- 407594313244
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail59,856 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,856 miles
- Test number
- 408224092122
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNo spare wheel
Pass59,856 miles (+3,515)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,856 miles
- Test number
- 788164492117
- NoteNo spare wheel
Pass56,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,341 miles
- Test number
- 818417541184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,341 miles (+11,457)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,341 miles
- Test number
- 395457441143
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass44,884 miles (+8,485)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,884 miles
- Test number
- 400719439102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,399 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,399 miles
- Test number
- 221904338417
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB54 SZU
- Does LB54 SZU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 SZU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 SZU?
- The MOT on LB54 SZU is valid until 9 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 SZU done?
- LB54 SZU was recorded at 177,761 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
- Has LB54 SZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 SZU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB54 SZU 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 SZU find?
- LB54 SZU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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