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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LK54 TKFMOT history

LK54 TKF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LK54 TKF black 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,084 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TKF was last recorded at 86,084 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,466 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,084 miles
  • 2022 – 85,466 miles
  • 2021 – 83,281 miles
  • 2020 – 80,970 miles
  • 2019 – 76,729 miles
  • 2018 – 73,118 miles
  • 2017 – 63,168 miles
  • 2016 – 60,957 miles
  • 2015 – 50,078 miles
  • 2014 – 47,503 miles
  • 2013 – 31,978 miles
  • 2012 – 27,236 miles
  • 2011 – 20,581 miles
  • 2010 – 13,411 miles
  • 2009 – 9,715 miles
  • 2008 – 7,964 miles
  • 2007 – 6,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,084 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres 3mm goodyear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,084 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    369155797235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,466 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    339232718354
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres 3mm goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,418 miles (+2,137)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    837720792601
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres 3mm goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass83,281 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    181500862803
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure has some fixings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail83,280 miles (+2,310)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    962366630980
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split and reinforcement visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split and reinforcement visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure has some fixings missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,970 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    689233095861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on due to broken wire on n/s/f

  7. Pass76,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    909156583129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

  8. Fail76,729 miles (+3,611)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    108628196254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

  9. Pass73,118 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    370847580602
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

  10. Pass63,168 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    600165882095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    679471242509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,957 miles (+10,879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    289890429227
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,078 miles (+2,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    866534585125
    • 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)

  14. Pass47,503 miles (+15,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,503 miles
    Test number
    867636784173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,978 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    876515883122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    165298752209
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail27,236 miles (+6,655)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    667148752262
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,581 miles (+7,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    119935161206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass13,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,411 miles
    Test number
    440150570286
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail13,411 miles (+3,696)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,411 miles
    Test number
    572340170261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass9,715 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,715 miles
    Test number
    163412179299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass7,964 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,964 miles
    Test number
    321664778495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,175 miles
    Test number
    272911177232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 TKF

Does LK54 TKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 TKF is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TKF?
The MOT on LK54 TKF is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 TKF done?
LK54 TKF was recorded at 86,084 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has LK54 TKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TKF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LK54 TKF 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 TKF find?
LK54 TKF passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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