
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
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))
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))
Pass463,299 km (+4,074)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 463,299 km
- Test number
- 601532811870
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
Pass429,493 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 429,493 km
- Test number
- 973320703194
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass363,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 363,797 miles
- Test number
- 572873261539
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass155,565 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 155,565 km
- Test number
- 178008801289
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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