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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LD54 CCFMOT history

LD54 CCF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 254,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

LD54 CCF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
254,189 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD54 CCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD54 CCF was last recorded at 254,189 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 1,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,560 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,629 miles
Average per year
12,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 254,189 miles
  • 2022 – 249,551 miles
  • 2021 – 246,592 miles
  • 2020 – 243,867 miles
  • 2019 – 234,502 miles
  • 2018 – 210,447 miles
  • 2017 – 198,161 miles
  • 2016 – 185,956 miles
  • 2015 – 169,574 miles
  • 2014 – 152,661 miles
  • 2013 – 141,489 miles
  • 2012 – 125,832 miles
  • 2011 – 118,728 miles
  • 2010 – 97,654 miles
  • 2009 – 78,631 miles
  • 2008 – 69,636 miles
  • 2007 – 59,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail254,189 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

What MOT failures 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail254,189 miles (+1,629)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,189 miles
    Test number
    149885213777
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  2. Pass252,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    252,560 miles
    Test number
    969062836322
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail252,560 miles (+3,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,560 miles
    Test number
    412673308714
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass249,551 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    249,551 miles
    Test number
    512582186073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail249,534 miles (+2,942)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,534 miles
    Test number
    837069644658
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass246,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    246,592 miles
    Test number
    520701889965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front indicator lens damaged.

  7. Fail246,592 miles (+2,725)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,592 miles
    Test number
    852953599818
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front indicator lens damaged.

  8. Pass243,867 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    243,867 miles
    Test number
    514331021826
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail243,867 miles (+9,365)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,867 miles
    Test number
    553631091719
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass234,502 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    234,502 miles
    Test number
    144977691587
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeter (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad warning lamp on/ advise offside rear brake pad wire broken rubbing on road wheel.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear bumper inscure.

  11. Fail234,502 miles (+24,055)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,502 miles
    Test number
    802995823455
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeter (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pad warning lamp on/ advise offside rear brake pad wire broken rubbing on road wheel.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear bumper inscure.

  12. Pass210,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    210,447 miles
    Test number
    304349630594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail210,447 miles (+12,286)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,447 miles
    Test number
    854986734318
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass198,161 miles (+638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    198,161 miles
    Test number
    628588868300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail197,523 miles (+11,567)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,523 miles
    Test number
    916253417365
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront pads 70% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear pads 60% worn

  16. Pass185,956 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,956 miles
    Test number
    859335675829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail185,900 miles (+16,326)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,900 miles
    Test number
    185782002641
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass169,574 miles (+16,913)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,574 miles
    Test number
    296364635239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass152,661 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,661 miles
    Test number
    225229034214
    • 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)

  20. Fail152,656 miles (+11,167)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,656 miles
    Test number
    755838534291
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass141,489 miles (+5)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    141,489 miles
    Test number
    209077243288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock shroud adrift
    • NoteO/s rack area very oily leaking?

  22. Fail141,484 miles (+15,652)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    976201043262
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock shroud adrift
    • NoteO/s rack area very oily leaking?

  23. Pass125,832 miles (+7,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    188272652270
    • 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)

  24. Pass118,728 miles (+21,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    755546141293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,654 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,654 miles
    Test number
    304516850291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass97,654 miles (+19,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,654 miles
    Test number
    392096850473
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass78,631 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    123857969208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,636 miles (+10,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    484237758231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjustment

  29. Pass59,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    883465067261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD54 CCF

Does LD54 CCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD54 CCF expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD54 CCF?
The MOT on LD54 CCF expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD54 CCF done?
LD54 CCF was recorded at 254,189 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 12,063 miles a year.
Has LD54 CCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD54 CCF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD54 CCF 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 LD54 CCF find?
LD54 CCF failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 5 more.

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