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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK54 TZAMOT history

LK54 TZA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 467,843 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LK54 TZA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
467,843 km
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
21,557 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 TZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 TZA was last recorded at 467,843 km on 20 Jan 2026, 4,544 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
463,299 km · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,544 km
Average per year
21,557 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 467,843 km
  • 2025 – 463,299 km
  • 2023 – 459,225 km
  • 2022 – 448,965 km
  • 2021 – 429,493 km
  • 2020 – 416,640 km
  • 2019 – 393,713 km
  • 2018 – 363,797 km
  • 2017 – 339,530 km
  • 2016 – 315,259 km
  • 2015 – 277,483 km
  • 2014 – 252,763 km
  • 2013 – 215,948 km
  • 2012 – 179,597 km
  • 2011 – 155,565 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass467,843 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass467,843 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    467,843 km
    Test number
    165586459357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail467,843 km (+4,544)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    467,843 km
    Test number
    495766786048
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass463,299 km (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    463,299 km
    Test number
    601532811870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass459,225 km (+58)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    459,225 km
    Test number
    516301104218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive only just within limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate partially obscured by an object
  5. Fail459,167 km (+10,202)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    459,167 km
    Test number
    544754561117
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main at joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive only just within limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate partially obscured by an object
  6. Pass448,965 km (+19,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    448,965 km
    Test number
    236723575895
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass429,493 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    429,493 km
    Test number
    973320703194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail429,493 km (+12,853)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    429,493 km
    Test number
    493912079178
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass416,640 km (+22,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    416,640 km
    Test number
    930398083737
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass393,713 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    393,713 km
    Test number
    708483959155
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass363,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    363,797 miles
    Test number
    572873261539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail363,797 km (+24,267)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,797 km
    Test number
    842638146147
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  13. Pass339,530 km (+213)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    339,530 km
    Test number
    778172662732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail339,317 km (+24,058)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,317 km
    Test number
    888272409365
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass315,259 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    315,259 km
    Test number
    221501899401
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail315,259 km (+5,188)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    315,259 km
    Test number
    580893825721
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail310,071 km (+32,588)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,071 km
    Test number
    974813773065
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass277,483 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    277,483 km
    Test number
    246583893004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail277,483 km (+35)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,483 km
    Test number
    658434048712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail277,448 km (+24,685)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,448 km
    Test number
    917574461761
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusters not working (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass252,763 km (+226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    252,763 km
    Test number
    536688834207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail252,537 km (+36,589)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,537 km
    Test number
    456962434223
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass215,948 km (+36,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    215,948 km
    Test number
    905731543285
    • 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
  24. Pass179,597 km (+1,295)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    179,597 km
    Test number
    826030952269
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged
  25. Fail178,302 km (+22,737)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,302 km
    Test number
    747696132234
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged
  26. Pass155,565 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    155,565 km
    Test number
    178008801289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail155,565 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,565 km
    Test number
    796708301289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LK54 TZA

Does LK54 TZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 TZA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 TZA?
The MOT on LK54 TZA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 TZA done?
LK54 TZA was recorded at 467,843 km at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 21,557 km a year.
Has LK54 TZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 TZA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LK54 TZA 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 TZA find?
LK54 TZA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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