BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
LB54 TLJMOT history
LB54 TLJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 178,400 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 TLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 TLJ was last recorded at 178,400 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 178,137 miles · 20 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 263 miles
- Average per year
- 8,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 178,400 miles
- 2021 – 178,137 miles
- 2020 – 173,854 miles
- 2019 – 167,529 miles
- 2018 – 167,071 miles
- 2017 – 158,430 miles
- 2016 – 149,037 miles
- 2015 – 136,025 miles
- 2014 – 119,908 miles
- 2013 – 100,921 miles
- 2012 – 87,203 miles
- 2011 – 80,680 miles
- 2010 – 72,657 miles
- 2009 – 61,942 miles
- 2008 – 52,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,400 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Park brake effort only just met
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Park brake little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,400 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 178,400 miles
- Test number
- 524219908475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,137 miles (+4,283)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 178,137 miles
- Test number
- 658321114179
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySUMP AREA OF ENGINE IS DAMP WITH OIL
Pass173,854 miles (+15)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 173,854 miles
- Test number
- 276858748702
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met
- AdvisoryPark brake little reserve travel
Fail173,839 miles (+6,310)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,839 miles
- Test number
- 324893249475
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met
- AdvisoryPark brake little reserve travel
Pass167,529 miles (+458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 167,529 miles
- Test number
- 655031855921
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass167,071 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 167,071 miles
- Test number
- 944515322225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail167,071 miles (+8,641)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,071 miles
- Test number
- 336638405332
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass158,430 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 158,430 miles
- Test number
- 636579784760
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail158,425 miles (+9,388)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,425 miles
- Test number
- 589750484280
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass149,037 miles (+13,012)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 149,037 miles
- Test number
- 801785681035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,025 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 136,025 miles
- Test number
- 725930535056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside front and offside rear wheel rims have welded repairs
Fail136,020 miles (+16,112)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,020 miles
- Test number
- 355459325021
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside front and offside rear wheel rims have welded repairs
Pass119,908 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 119,908 miles
- Test number
- 209604624056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,874 miles (+18,953)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,874 miles
- Test number
- 308112824023
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass100,921 miles (+13,718)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 100,921 miles
- Test number
- 115758703041
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,203 miles (+6,523)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 87,203 miles
- Test number
- 985954412007
- NoteMultiple small chips in windscreen
- NoteSlight play in both front lower arm rear mounting bushes
Pass80,680 miles (+8,023)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 80,680 miles
- Test number
- 376295621045
- NoteOff side front tyre wearing low inner edge
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Pass72,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 72,657 miles
- Test number
- 171605220077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,657 miles (+10,715)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,657 miles
- Test number
- 250115820006
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,942 miles (+9,396)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 61,942 miles
- Test number
- 473770719016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 52,546 miles
- Test number
- 872305728079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 TLJ
- Does LB54 TLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 TLJ expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 TLJ?
- The MOT on LB54 TLJ expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 TLJ done?
- LB54 TLJ was recorded at 178,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 8,756 miles a year.
- Has LB54 TLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 TLJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB54 TLJ 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 TLJ find?
- LB54 TLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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