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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 XVUMOT history

LB54 XVU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 247,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
247,029 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XVU was last recorded at 247,029 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,025 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 247,029 miles
  • 2022 – 227,367 miles
  • 2021 – 213,702 miles
  • 2020 – 195,036 miles
  • 2019 – 175,758 miles
  • 2018 – 169,296 miles
  • 2016 – 168,226 miles
  • 2015 – 166,599 miles
  • 2014 – 164,034 miles
  • 2013 – 159,429 miles
  • 2012 – 136,383 miles
  • 2011 – 118,135 miles
  • 2009 – 98,181 miles
  • 2008 – 63,670 miles
  • 2007 – 63,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,029 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming on door step and sill/archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion forming on suspension componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoot lid hinges wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Boot lid slightly loose boot hinge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear corrosion forming on door step, sill and arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,029 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    247,029 miles
    Test number
    462156040882
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming on door step and sill/arch
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion forming on suspension components
    • AdvisoryBoot lid hinges worn

  2. Fail247,025 miles (+19,658)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,025 miles
    Test number
    793513617158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming on door step and sill/arch
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion forming on suspension components
    • AdvisoryBoot lid hinges worn

  3. Pass227,367 miles (+246)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    227,367 miles
    Test number
    680463486146
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Boot lid slightly loose boot hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming on door step, sill and arch
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion forming on suspension components

  4. Fail227,121 miles (+13,419)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,121 miles
    Test number
    995152931488
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Boot lid slightly loose boot hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion forming on door step, sill and arch
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion forming on suspension components

  5. Pass213,702 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    213,702 miles
    Test number
    391146420497
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose offside hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door step, floor and sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  6. Fail213,702 miles (+18,666)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,702 miles
    Test number
    110288475172
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose offside hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door step, floor and sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  7. Pass195,036 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    195,036 miles
    Test number
    820993173547
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid slightly loose O/S hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body at rear
    • AdvisoryVarious heat shields insecure

  8. Fail195,029 miles (+19,271)5 dangerous5 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,029 miles
    Test number
    693964533972
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f + o/s/f discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damage to rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid slightly loose O/S hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body at rear
    • AdvisoryVarious heat shields insecure

  9. Pass175,758 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,758 miles
    Test number
    766796714791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail175,736 miles (+6,440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,736 miles
    Test number
    672296447472
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass169,296 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,296 miles
    Test number
    942691312447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,226 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,226 miles
    Test number
    525318505086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,599 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    166,599 miles
    Test number
    867317304865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,034 miles (+4,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    164,034 miles
    Test number
    337506554316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass159,429 miles (+6,463)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    159,429 miles
    Test number
    929414553307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass152,966 miles (+16,583)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,966 miles
    Test number
    147877103437
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass136,383 miles (+18,248)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,383 miles
    Test number
    956188812062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,135 miles (+19,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,135 miles
    Test number
    837250711075
    • 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)

  19. Pass98,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    431804239482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,181 miles (+34,511)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    793904339322
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass63,670 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    101327348087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass63,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    303598507132
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 XVU

Does LB54 XVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XVU expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XVU?
The MOT on LB54 XVU expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XVU done?
LB54 XVU was recorded at 247,029 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 11,583 miles a year.
Has LB54 XVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XVU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 XVU 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 XVU find?
LB54 XVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour both; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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