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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LD54 CDKMOT history

LD54 CDK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LD54 CDK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
159,165 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD54 CDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD54 CDK was last recorded at 159,165 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,165 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,165 miles
  • 2023 – 158,508 miles
  • 2022 – 153,372 miles
  • 2021 – 141,889 miles
  • 2020 – 126,049 miles
  • 2019 – 107,998 miles
  • 2018 – 99,223 miles
  • 2017 – 86,011 miles
  • 2016 – 78,864 miles
  • 2015 – 72,868 miles
  • 2014 – 66,465 miles
  • 2013 – 60,102 miles
  • 2012 – 54,297 miles
  • 2011 – 46,369 miles
  • 2010 – 41,002 miles
  • 2009 – 34,283 miles
  • 2008 – 34,271 miles
  • 2007 – 28,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,165 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    646830312076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,165 miles (+657)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    617247140053
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,508 miles
    Test number
    561407546527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail158,508 miles (+5,136)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,508 miles
    Test number
    381535111327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass153,372 miles (+11,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    770479834726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass141,889 miles (+15,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    493307826697
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass126,049 miles (+18,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,049 miles
    Test number
    907897427089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,998 miles (+8,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    566491996953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass99,223 miles (+13,212)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    426894744954
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass86,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,011 miles
    Test number
    444914163491
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail86,011 miles (+7,147)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,011 miles
    Test number
    151926938756
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass78,864 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,864 miles
    Test number
    835184019438
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail78,863 miles (+5,995)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    627885737106
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass72,868 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,868 miles
    Test number
    913786528593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,867 miles (+6,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    905046549996
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass66,465 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    249604744352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,102 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,102 miles
    Test number
    977090243395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,297 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    496327142336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    139421012115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,914 miles (+5,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    208811512167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass46,369 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,369 miles
    Test number
    907614701180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,002 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    961510810135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,283 miles
    Test number
    694384319173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,283 miles
    Test number
    723854619104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,341 miles (+12,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    461654519144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,271 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,271 miles
    Test number
    104524208325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,893 miles
    Test number
    181136177290
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LD54 CDK

Does LD54 CDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD54 CDK is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD54 CDK?
The MOT on LD54 CDK is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD54 CDK done?
LD54 CDK was recorded at 159,165 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,991 miles a year.
Has LD54 CDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD54 CDK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD54 CDK 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 CDK find?
LD54 CDK passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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