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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 XWPMOT history

LB54 XWP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,685 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XWP
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
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XWP was last recorded at 166,685 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2024: 145,797 miles, lower than 154,797 miles on 19 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,681 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,685 miles
  • 2025 – 162,942 miles
  • 2024 – 145,797 miles
  • 2023 – 147,239 miles
  • 2022 – 139,942 miles
  • 2021 – 131,918 miles
  • 2020 – 127,538 miles
  • 2019 – 122,348 miles
  • 2018 – 112,359 miles
  • 2017 – 108,514 miles
  • 2016 – 104,476 miles
  • 2015 – 99,317 miles
  • 2014 – 95,158 miles
  • 2012 – 90,403 miles
  • 2011 – 80,794 miles
  • 2010 – 76,795 miles
  • 2009 – 71,659 miles
  • 2008 – 63,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,685 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,685 miles
    Test number
    242647304710
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail166,681 miles (+3,739)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,681 miles
    Test number
    867980552156
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top has rusted away and is ready to snap off (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass162,942 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,942 miles
    Test number
    877323954592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail162,939 miles (+17,142)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,939 miles
    Test number
    992233514978
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass145,797 miles (-9,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    262150852401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail154,797 miles (+7,558)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,797 miles
    Test number
    621449356376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass147,239 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,239 miles
    Test number
    706899237409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,231 miles (+7,289)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,231 miles
    Test number
    906532165643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,942 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,942 miles
    Test number
    915110209642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,941 miles (+8,023)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,941 miles
    Test number
    800546745258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass131,918 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,918 miles
    Test number
    433450887415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,538 miles (+5,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,538 miles
    Test number
    613455388731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,348 miles (+8,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    388193152464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass114,325 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    741702532744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail114,321 miles (+1,962)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    344439107768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass112,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    828339185122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,359 miles (+3,845)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    900547377796
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass108,514 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    979450361291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,476 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,476 miles
    Test number
    634621710291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass99,317 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,317 miles
    Test number
    968113415053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    116705514044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,158 miles (+4,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    835965414056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass90,403 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    557212062349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    135791112479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,998 miles (+5,204)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    187260412061
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass80,794 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    298354711002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass76,795 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    340560620017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass71,659 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    542097709014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,410 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    672630218043
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a large nail in tread. not repairable. recomend replacement asap.ok at time of test.

Questions about LB54 XWP

Does LB54 XWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XWP is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XWP?
The MOT on LB54 XWP is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 XWP done?
LB54 XWP was recorded at 166,685 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has LB54 XWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XWP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 XWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 XWP find?
LB54 XWP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going cloudy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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