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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LD54 CZLMOT history

LD54 CZL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

LD54 CZL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
133,811 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD54 CZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD54 CZL was last recorded at 133,811 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 5,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2019: 10,469 miles, lower than 106,469 miles on 8 May 2019.

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
128,072 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,739 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,811 miles
  • 2022 – 128,072 miles
  • 2021 – 122,085 miles
  • 2020 – 115,559 miles
  • 2019 – 10,469 miles
  • 2018 – 97,107 miles
  • 2017 – 84,823 miles
  • 2016 – 73,572 miles
  • 2015 – 62,297 miles
  • 2014 – 52,523 miles
  • 2013 – 49,525 miles
  • 2012 – 44,785 miles
  • 2011 – 38,912 miles
  • 2010 – 32,711 miles
  • 2009 – 28,673 miles
  • 2008 – 24,073 miles
  • 2007 – 17,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,811 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge and sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,811 miles (+5,739)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    351519530646
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  2. Pass128,072 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,072 miles
    Test number
    646242511124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,964 miles (+5,879)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,964 miles
    Test number
    841301536539
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image due to product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,085 miles
    Test number
    699754815567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail122,085 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,085 miles
    Test number
    982527291058
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,559 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    870987363324
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images could be better lenses misting advise treatment
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak, however projects enough fluid

  7. Fail115,556 miles (+105,087)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    297794140632
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to return
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake grabbing and very noisy advise early attention to this fault
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images could be better lenses misting advise treatment

  8. Pass10,469 miles (-96,000)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,469 miles
    Test number
    102175419378
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise treatment (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers window not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort on roller grabby
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on. pads ok

  9. Fail106,469 miles (+9,362)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    977728738635
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise treatment (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers window not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort on roller grabby
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on. pads ok

  10. Pass97,107 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    999290108313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strongly advise headlight treatment (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strongly advise headlight treatment (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail96,517 miles (+11,694)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,517 miles
    Test number
    975561277313
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strongly advise headlight treatment (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area reduced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output strongly advise headlight treatment (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass84,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    558280101312
    • AdvisoryFront has little cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sum little chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail84,823 miles (+11,251)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,823 miles
    Test number
    862966820601
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront has little cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sum little chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,572 miles (+11,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    116265480698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seatbelt a little slow to return
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode on edges
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  15. Pass62,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    808303515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,297 miles (+9,774)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    738102715154
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tyre size225/40/18/92w
    • NoteN/s/f front brake pad inner getting very low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has large chip in outer rub strip tyre wall

  17. Pass52,523 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    789242914194
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass49,525 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    709454413119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,785 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    878164112161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,912 miles (+6,201)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    729215521176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass32,711 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    382019710166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,673 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    871927319117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail28,662 miles (+4,589)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    851104519136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass24,073 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,073 miles
    Test number
    993883628112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    413052327128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD54 CZL

Does LD54 CZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD54 CZL expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD54 CZL?
The MOT on LD54 CZL expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD54 CZL done?
LD54 CZL was recorded at 133,811 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has LD54 CZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD54 CZL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD54 CZL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD54 CZL find?
LD54 CZL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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