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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 UYUMOT history

LB54 UYU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
152,960 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UYU
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
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UYU was last recorded at 152,960 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,092 miles · 14 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,960 miles
  • 2022 – 151,092 miles
  • 2021 – 147,510 miles
  • 2020 – 144,952 miles
  • 2019 – 141,900 miles
  • 2018 – 140,499 miles
  • 2017 – 138,842 miles
  • 2016 – 136,983 miles
  • 2015 – 129,872 miles
  • 2014 – 117,537 miles
  • 2013 – 101,908 miles
  • 2012 – 84,951 miles
  • 2011 – 72,668 miles
  • 2010 – 60,716 miles
  • 2009 – 49,239 miles
  • 2008 – 37,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,960 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insacure not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,960 miles (+1,868)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,960 miles
    Test number
    880933381115
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insacure not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass151,092 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,092 miles
    Test number
    703357489495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail151,084 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,084 miles
    Test number
    833188612435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake system leaking. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,510 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    214348585819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,952 miles
    Test number
    766440145056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail144,952 miles (+3,052)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,952 miles
    Test number
    602903768083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass141,900 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,900 miles
    Test number
    745288063081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,499 miles
    Test number
    859842490928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  9. Fail140,499 miles (+1,657)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,499 miles
    Test number
    905444015826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  10. Pass138,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,842 miles
    Test number
    612065498544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail138,842 miles (+1,859)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,842 miles
    Test number
    191098284776
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass136,983 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,983 miles
    Test number
    129474793037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,872 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    378551795028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicater light on

  14. Fail129,872 miles (+12,335)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    118751095429
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicater light on

  15. Pass117,537 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    866706064094
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  16. Fail117,537 miles (+15,629)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    118815264037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has damage to kerbing band (255/55/18)
    • NoteNearside tyre showing wear to inner edge (225/40/18)
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing wear on inner and outer edges (225/40/18)

  17. Fail101,908 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    486128653025
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass101,908 miles (+16,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    519128553043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,951 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    116460772486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,691 miles (+12,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    555523462052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass72,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    688243761014
    • NoteOffside front fog light damaged

  22. Fail72,668 miles (+11,952)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    179153161422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front fog light damaged

  23. Pass60,716 miles (+11,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    181469620018
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  24. Pass49,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    332557409019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,239 miles (+11,309)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    861897309050
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear bumper trim insecure

  26. Pass37,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    100490618018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UYU

Does LB54 UYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UYU expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UYU?
The MOT on LB54 UYU expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UYU done?
LB54 UYU was recorded at 152,960 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has LB54 UYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UYU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 UYU 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 UYU find?
LB54 UYU failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust heat shield insacure not likely to fall off, and 2 more.

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