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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 UYRMOT history

LB54 UYR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,542 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UYR was last recorded at 184,542 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2021: 158,052 miles, lower than 162,920 miles on 30 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,362 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
7,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,542 miles
  • 2024 – 182,362 miles
  • 2023 – 179,788 miles
  • 2021 – 168,052 miles
  • 2020 – 162,920 miles
  • 2019 – 157,510 miles
  • 2018 – 146,234 miles
  • 2016 – 139,583 miles
  • 2015 – 133,710 miles
  • 2013 – 130,667 miles
  • 2012 – 119,083 miles
  • 2011 – 108,717 miles
  • 2010 – 97,473 miles
  • 2009 – 84,617 miles
  • 2008 – 69,255 miles
  • 2007 – 54,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,542 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,542 miles (+2,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,542 miles
    Test number
    488719952555
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass182,362 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,362 miles
    Test number
    335390945803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,788 miles (+5,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,788 miles
    Test number
    869296603708
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,182 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,182 miles
    Test number
    522174439429
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,181 miles (+6,129)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,181 miles
    Test number
    261508779902
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,052 miles
    Test number
    968951131261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail158,052 miles (-4,868)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,052 miles
    Test number
    891555537473
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,920 miles (+42)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,920 miles
    Test number
    680710401496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail162,878 miles (+5,368)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,878 miles
    Test number
    803918898668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass157,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,510 miles
    Test number
    623300941206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,510 miles (+5,287)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,510 miles
    Test number
    137424576890
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass152,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,223 miles
    Test number
    669813723786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,223 miles (+5,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,223 miles
    Test number
    404438013463
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass146,234 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,234 miles
    Test number
    735815887176
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail146,234 miles (+6,651)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,234 miles
    Test number
    609149704310
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass139,583 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    894600526398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,833 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,833 miles
    Test number
    875988548624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    577774215025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,710 miles (+3,043)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    249353415097
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  20. Pass130,667 miles (+11,584)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    127692863354
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted obscuring view of majority of underside vehicle
    • NoteEngine oil level overfilled
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp image becoming poor
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall. not deep enough to expose cords

  21. Pass119,083 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    345509332321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail119,083 miles (+10,366)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    815298032321
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass108,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    159093241383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail108,717 miles (+11,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    815863241312
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass97,473 miles (+12,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    930521130356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail84,617 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,617 miles
    Test number
    262803149360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass84,617 miles (+15,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,617 miles
    Test number
    362023749385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass69,255 miles (+14,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    514198548342
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  29. Pass54,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    332701257325
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB54 UYR

Does LB54 UYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UYR is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UYR?
The MOT on LB54 UYR is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UYR done?
LB54 UYR was recorded at 184,542 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,226 miles a year.
Has LB54 UYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UYR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 UYR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UYR find?
LB54 UYR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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