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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 XVYMOT history

LB54 XVY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 283,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
283,743 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XVY
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
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XVY was last recorded at 283,743 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,711 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
11,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 283,743 miles
  • 2024 – 272,260 miles
  • 2023 – 260,875 miles
  • 2022 – 250,329 miles
  • 2021 – 239,084 miles
  • 2020 – 230,216 miles
  • 2019 – 223,099 miles
  • 2018 – 208,525 miles
  • 2017 – 192,340 miles
  • 2016 – 181,946 miles
  • 2013 – 181,935 miles
  • 2012 – 176,412 miles
  • 2011 – 157,350 miles
  • 2010 – 131,782 miles
  • 2009 – 112,173 miles
  • 2008 – 81,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass283,743 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass283,743 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    283,743 miles
    Test number
    417546844256
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative

  2. Fail283,711 miles (+11,451)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,711 miles
    Test number
    210988391869
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative

  3. Pass272,260 miles (+11,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    272,260 miles
    Test number
    411460102849
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  4. Pass260,875 miles (+10,546)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    260,875 miles
    Test number
    604585262406
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass250,329 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    250,329 miles
    Test number
    715187433216
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail250,329 miles (+11,245)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,329 miles
    Test number
    846127974048
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass239,084 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    239,084 miles
    Test number
    634603389325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  8. Fail239,078 miles (+8,862)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,078 miles
    Test number
    709826686248
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  9. Pass230,216 miles (+7,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    230,216 miles
    Test number
    896518424308
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass223,099 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    223,099 miles
    Test number
    306709048685
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail223,087 miles (+14,562)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,087 miles
    Test number
    201238711650
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass208,525 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,525 miles
    Test number
    705181006161
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail208,521 miles (+16,181)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,521 miles
    Test number
    523340517213
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass192,340 miles (+10,394)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    192,340 miles
    Test number
    933033179202
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass181,946 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,946 miles
    Test number
    306401417697
    • AdvisoryFront engine coolant cap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower than n/s (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass181,935 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    181,935 miles
    Test number
    219805793271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail181,914 miles (+5,502)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,914 miles
    Test number
    709551493272
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass176,412 miles (+19,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,412 miles
    Test number
    969545882101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass157,350 miles (+25,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    157,350 miles
    Test number
    538688571139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,782 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    131,782 miles
    Test number
    381958740029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,764 miles (+19,591)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,764 miles
    Test number
    620537740097
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass112,173 miles (+31,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    112,173 miles
    Test number
    702368049025
    • NoteEngine light is on.
    • NotePlastic bag stuck to exhaust causing burning smell under car.

  23. Pass81,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    431102228005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XVY

Does LB54 XVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XVY is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XVY?
The MOT on LB54 XVY is valid until 28 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 XVY done?
LB54 XVY was recorded at 283,743 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 11,295 miles a year.
Has LB54 XVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XVY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 XVY 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 XVY find?
LB54 XVY passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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