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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LE54 DVSMOT history

LE54 DVS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LE54 DVS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,442 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE54 DVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE54 DVS was last recorded at 128,442 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,584 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,442 miles
  • 2024 – 126,584 miles
  • 2023 – 124,131 miles
  • 2022 – 121,831 miles
  • 2021 – 118,132 miles
  • 2020 – 115,194 miles
  • 2019 – 109,492 miles
  • 2018 – 102,781 miles
  • 2017 – 96,677 miles
  • 2016 – 90,006 miles
  • 2015 – 83,917 miles
  • 2014 – 77,401 miles
  • 2013 – 63,536 miles
  • 2012 – 49,783 miles
  • 2011 – 35,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,442 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,442 miles (+1,858)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,442 miles
    Test number
    429658145608
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass126,584 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    722520470276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail126,558 miles (+2,427)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    909209875331
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass124,131 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,131 miles
    Test number
    894732382749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail124,101 miles (+2,270)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    470814128285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,831 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    917336293049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,132 miles
    Test number
    576557396670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald outer edge and splitting on inner sidewall

  8. Fail118,132 miles (+2,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,132 miles
    Test number
    458401663861
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald outer edge and splitting on inner sidewall

  9. Pass115,194 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,194 miles
    Test number
    455003071353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,492 miles (+6,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    387803907021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,781 miles (+6,104)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,781 miles
    Test number
    915892786384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,677 miles (+6,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    656841241210
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass90,006 miles (+6,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,006 miles
    Test number
    253398474681
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,917 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    549548835166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail83,917 miles (+6,516)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    138375035173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass77,401 miles (+13,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    616887524113
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass63,536 miles (+13,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    607178823107
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges

  18. Pass49,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    698745732113
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on edges

  19. Fail49,783 miles (+14,306)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    705565832135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on edges

  20. Pass35,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    905518631132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE54 DVS

Does LE54 DVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE54 DVS is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE54 DVS?
The MOT on LE54 DVS is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE54 DVS done?
LE54 DVS was recorded at 128,442 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LE54 DVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE54 DVS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE54 DVS 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 LE54 DVS find?
LE54 DVS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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