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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 VGDMOT history

LB54 VGD is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,887 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VGD was last recorded at 101,887 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,573 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,887 miles
  • 2021 – 101,573 miles
  • 2020 – 100,847 miles
  • 2019 – 98,692 miles
  • 2018 – 95,588 miles
  • 2017 – 92,022 miles
  • 2016 – 85,213 miles
  • 2015 – 77,743 miles
  • 2014 – 73,162 miles
  • 2013 – 55,721 miles
  • 2012 – 43,542 miles
  • 2011 – 38,957 miles
  • 2010 – 32,354 miles
  • 2009 – 27,738 miles
  • 2008 – 22,322 miles
  • 2007 – 18,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    121382293672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,885 miles (+312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    120790450103
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass101,573 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    836103825552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,847 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    232729482256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,692 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    479702424153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,691 miles (+3,103)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,691 miles
    Test number
    157154804012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    538776534039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,588 miles (+3,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    921964829770
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  9. Pass92,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    859616979325
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail92,022 miles (+6,809)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    491181101712
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass85,213 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    996575787399
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail85,213 miles (+7,470)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    823414597375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass77,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    290386474096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,743 miles (+4,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    658430246040
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass73,162 miles (+17,441)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    305719684269
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass55,721 miles (+778)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    897801693203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,943 miles (+11,401)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,943 miles
    Test number
    546864783214
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,542 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,542 miles
    Test number
    758560482232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,957 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    717548281252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,354 miles (+4,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    540579290294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass27,738 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,738 miles
    Test number
    561463369386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,322 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    412195968360
    • 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)

  23. Pass18,477 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,477 miles
    Test number
    103532447388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor sidewall damage offside front tyre

Questions about LB54 VGD

Does LB54 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VGD expired on 12 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VGD?
The MOT on LB54 VGD expired on 12 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VGD done?
LB54 VGD was recorded at 101,887 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has LB54 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VGD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 VGD 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 VGD find?
LB54 VGD passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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