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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB54 ZJNMOT history

LB54 ZJN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
190,824 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZJN was last recorded at 190,824 miles on 4 May 2024, 8,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,098 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,726 miles
Average per year
10,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,824 miles
  • 2023 – 182,098 miles
  • 2022 – 176,043 miles
  • 2020 – 174,417 miles
  • 2019 – 167,848 miles
  • 2018 – 162,158 miles
  • 2017 – 156,809 miles
  • 2016 – 148,229 miles
  • 2015 – 141,261 miles
  • 2014 – 129,883 miles
  • 2013 – 123,522 miles
  • 2012 – 105,401 miles
  • 2011 – 84,104 miles
  • 2010 – 65,607 miles
  • 2009 – 44,396 miles
  • 2008 – 19,952 miles
  • 2007 – 13,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,824 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,824 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    190,824 miles
    Test number
    966470191830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,098 miles (+6,055)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,098 miles
    Test number
    351586349655
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  3. Pass176,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,043 miles
    Test number
    350582442184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,043 miles (+1,626)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,043 miles
    Test number
    599639924561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass174,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    935651504228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail174,414 miles (+1,539)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,414 miles
    Test number
    982931325901
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded off and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low off and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre down on pressure
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  7. Pass172,875 miles (+5,027)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,875 miles
    Test number
    644542529292
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,848 miles
    Test number
    349113717707
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail167,848 miles (+5,690)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,848 miles
    Test number
    526156869879
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass162,158 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,158 miles
    Test number
    610352909261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,809 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    265864097207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,229 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,229 miles
    Test number
    467157734736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,215 miles (+6,954)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    823396729476
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass141,261 miles (+11,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,261 miles
    Test number
    455477115135
    • 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)

  15. Pass129,883 miles (+6,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,883 miles
    Test number
    748345114111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass123,522 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    997784913113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail123,518 miles (+18,117)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    298813193040
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass105,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    827036392020
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear lamp has slight condensation

  19. Fail105,401 miles (+21,297)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    175526192475
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear lamp has slight condensation

  20. Pass84,104 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    499104591011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,239 miles (+17,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    437443881037
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass65,607 miles (+21,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    160682190492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    553003499039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,388 miles (+24,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    843573299055
    • 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)

  25. Pass19,952 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,952 miles
    Test number
    963706298024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,225 miles
    Test number
    702842637009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ZJN

Does LB54 ZJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ZJN expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZJN?
The MOT on LB54 ZJN expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ZJN done?
LB54 ZJN was recorded at 190,824 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 10,293 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZJN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZJN 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 ZJN find?
LB54 ZJN passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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