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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 THNMOT history

LB54 THN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,652 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 THN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 THN was last recorded at 180,652 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,642 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,652 miles
  • 2024 – 176,230 miles
  • 2023 – 167,715 miles
  • 2022 – 161,380 miles
  • 2021 – 155,302 miles
  • 2020 – 149,406 miles
  • 2019 – 142,258 miles
  • 2018 – 132,770 miles
  • 2017 – 123,820 miles
  • 2016 – 114,683 miles
  • 2014 – 97,594 miles
  • 2013 – 89,745 miles
  • 2012 – 81,427 miles
  • 2011 – 72,746 miles
  • 2010 – 61,224 miles
  • 2009 – 50,110 miles
  • 2008 – 39,000 miles
  • 2007 – 29,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,652 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,652 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,652 miles
    Test number
    402593511176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,642 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,642 miles
    Test number
    865024080272
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,230 miles (+8,515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    655103721015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corrosion present but cannot be assessed due to duck tape present
    • AdvisoryOffside body damage present not affecting structure
    • AdvisoryRear both sides coil spring slight corrosion forming
    • AdvisoryOil leak present
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance has only just met it would appear adjustment or repair required

  4. Pass167,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    370152767884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,715 miles (+6,325)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    603626905959
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,390 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,390 miles
    Test number
    554756032672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail161,380 miles (+6,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,380 miles
    Test number
    478638410836
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty headlight (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty headlight (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,302 miles (+5,896)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,302 miles
    Test number
    894063818407
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover broken (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover broken (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,406 miles (+7,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,406 miles
    Test number
    674410303828
    • 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 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))

  10. Pass142,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,258 miles
    Test number
    478987401101
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Fail142,258 miles (+9,488)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,258 miles
    Test number
    552887620580
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass132,770 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    288605661338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,820 miles (+9,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,820 miles
    Test number
    888989679534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel o-ring deteriorating

  14. Pass114,683 miles (+7,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    924803298940
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear steel brake pipes rusty

  15. Pass106,750 miles (+9,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    931285758345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,594 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    637110244354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,593 miles (+7,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    498737034483
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass89,745 miles (+8,318)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    705573743337
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLight play in both front wishbones ,rear mounts.

  19. Pass81,427 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    858478852300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,746 miles (+11,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    668113151392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,224 miles (+11,114)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,224 miles
    Test number
    410368040440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    573878549356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,110 miles (+11,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    834998549359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass39,000 miles (+9,636)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    520307458356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres feathering on edges
    • NoteInspection covers fitted above and below vehicle
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  25. Pass29,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    434400747366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 THN

Does LB54 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 THN is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 THN?
The MOT on LB54 THN is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 THN done?
LB54 THN was recorded at 180,652 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,389 miles a year.
Has LB54 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 THN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 THN 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 THN find?
LB54 THN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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