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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 WCTMOT history

LB54 WCT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
158,040 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 WCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 WCT was last recorded at 158,040 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 6,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,015 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,025 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,040 miles
  • 2021 – 152,015 miles
  • 2020 – 142,496 miles
  • 2019 – 131,098 miles
  • 2018 – 129,757 miles
  • 2017 – 127,090 miles
  • 2016 – 126,056 miles
  • 2015 – 120,933 miles
  • 2014 – 114,325 miles
  • 2013 – 107,996 miles
  • 2012 – 102,270 miles
  • 2011 – 94,659 miles
  • 2010 – 92,982 miles
  • 2009 – 88,749 miles
  • 2008 – 81,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,040 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over tank to flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Hazard switch worn/stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,040 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    736788536601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,015 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,015 miles
    Test number
    216973858650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,005 miles (+9,509)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,005 miles
    Test number
    496516768596
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s/r as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber bonding deteriorated with excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber bonding deteriorated with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn thin and brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass142,496 miles (+218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,496 miles
    Test number
    514188551996
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail142,278 miles (+11,180)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,278 miles
    Test number
    283358400900
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  6. Pass131,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    643733804280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over tank to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch worn/stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail131,098 miles (+1,341)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    368964776895
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over tank to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch worn/stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass129,757 miles (+2,667)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,757 miles
    Test number
    584042078453
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, slight play in balljoints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90/ approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHazard light switch worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both cracking edges, nail Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass127,090 miles (+1,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    923822993977
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met min requirement, may need repair or adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass126,056 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    673342002722
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Rattle
    • AdvisoryFront pads 60/ worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryShields fitted

  11. Fail126,056 miles (+5,123)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    856813751176
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Rattle
    • AdvisoryFront pads 60/ worn
    • AdvisoryShields fitted

  12. Pass120,933 miles (+215)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    648988955097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail120,718 miles (+6,393)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,718 miles
    Test number
    405295845057
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass114,325 miles (+6,329)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    957422354027
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cut

  15. Pass107,996 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,996 miles
    Test number
    185121863094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,270 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,270 miles
    Test number
    605808832008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,659 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    646317021037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,982 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    530360140060
    • 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)

  19. Pass88,749 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    322852819068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    133107918023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail81,157 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    983987318080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LB54 WCT

Does LB54 WCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 WCT expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 WCT?
The MOT on LB54 WCT expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 WCT done?
LB54 WCT was recorded at 158,040 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has LB54 WCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 WCT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 WCT 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 WCT find?
LB54 WCT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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