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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LK54 RCUMOT history

LK54 RCU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LK54 RCU blue 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
192,530 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 RCU
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
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 RCU was last recorded at 192,530 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,396 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,134 miles
Average per year
8,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,530 miles
  • 2024 – 188,396 miles
  • 2023 – 175,571 miles
  • 2022 – 158,688 miles
  • 2021 – 147,514 miles
  • 2020 – 137,288 miles
  • 2019 – 129,733 miles
  • 2018 – 119,388 miles
  • 2017 – 97,717 miles
  • 2016 – 90,126 miles
  • 2015 – 84,243 miles
  • 2014 – 78,994 miles
  • 2013 – 70,539 miles
  • 2012 – 61,441 miles
  • 2011 – 55,117 miles
  • 2010 – 51,400 miles
  • 2009 – 47,853 miles
  • 2008 – 41,648 miles
  • 2007 – 35,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill/jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s/r lower in rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,530 miles (+4,134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,530 miles
    Test number
    413357620834
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill/jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower in rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass188,396 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,396 miles
    Test number
    338831883085
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail188,395 miles (+12,824)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,395 miles
    Test number
    974221520486
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn on bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both front excess faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,571 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,571 miles
    Test number
    869732382172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,302 miles (+16,614)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,302 miles
    Test number
    740199078353
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass158,688 miles (+11,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,688 miles
    Test number
    534200932754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass147,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,514 miles
    Test number
    254085195047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,514 miles (+10,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,514 miles
    Test number
    822613369211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass137,288 miles (+7,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,288 miles
    Test number
    858387875683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fender Wing corroded but not insecure

  10. Pass129,733 miles (+10,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,733 miles
    Test number
    340281536860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,388 miles (+21,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,388 miles
    Test number
    794437726096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,717 miles (+7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    344944686361
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass90,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    770089651788
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail90,126 miles (+5,883)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    550593568505
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass84,243 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    606504004445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,994 miles (+8,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,994 miles
    Test number
    558758434331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass70,539 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    818515153335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,522 miles (+9,081)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    456120953430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,441 miles (+6,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,441 miles
    Test number
    459464792217
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass55,117 miles (+3,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    228236281239
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,400 miles (+3,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,400 miles
    Test number
    941954610375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass47,853 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    744998609392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,648 miles (+5,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    702024378234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass35,708 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,708 miles
    Test number
    293879597229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low .

Questions about LK54 RCU

Does LK54 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 RCU is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 RCU?
The MOT on LK54 RCU is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 RCU done?
LK54 RCU was recorded at 192,530 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,673 miles a year.
Has LK54 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 RCU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LK54 RCU 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 LK54 RCU find?
LK54 RCU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear inner sill/jacking point corroded, and 3 more.

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