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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 TKVMOT history

LB54 TKV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
190,229 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 TKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 TKV was last recorded at 190,229 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 10,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,772 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,457 miles
Average per year
8,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,229 miles
  • 2023 – 179,772 miles
  • 2022 – 173,069 miles
  • 2021 – 167,914 miles
  • 2020 – 164,987 miles
  • 2019 – 159,689 miles
  • 2018 – 153,793 miles
  • 2017 – 146,259 miles
  • 2016 – 137,407 miles
  • 2015 – 129,201 miles
  • 2014 – 119,450 miles
  • 2013 – 111,159 miles
  • 2012 – 104,091 miles
  • 2011 – 95,363 miles
  • 2010 – 86,533 miles
  • 2009 – 76,435 miles
  • 2008 – 61,077 miles
  • 2007 – 46,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,229 miles (+10,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,229 miles
    Test number
    192068203100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,772 miles (+6,703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,772 miles
    Test number
    213301754693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    173,069 miles
    Test number
    207158135129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,069 miles (+5,155)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,069 miles
    Test number
    875951892615
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass167,914 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,914 miles
    Test number
    324192081792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    164,987 miles
    Test number
    306568687335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,958 miles (+5,269)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,958 miles
    Test number
    626668392653
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass159,689 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,689 miles
    Test number
    141699983235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,793 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,793 miles
    Test number
    352641895720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,755 miles (+7,496)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,755 miles
    Test number
    952596460244
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass146,259 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,259 miles
    Test number
    549811653152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,407 miles (+8,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,407 miles
    Test number
    107443023851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass129,201 miles (+9,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    415552445197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,450 miles (+8,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    808570224127
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass111,159 miles (+7,068)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    529972723101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass104,091 miles (+8,728)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,091 miles
    Test number
    496831722127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass95,363 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,363 miles
    Test number
    446633421157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,533 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    580593250197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,435 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    423485659149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,434 miles (+15,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    583137049116
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass61,077 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    624612838251
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail61,077 miles (+14,192)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    304082738418
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass46,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    833425827365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 TKV

Does LB54 TKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 TKV expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 TKV?
The MOT on LB54 TKV expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 TKV done?
LB54 TKV was recorded at 190,229 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 8,537 miles a year.
Has LB54 TKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 TKV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 TKV 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 TKV find?
LB54 TKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank.

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