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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LL54 BCEMOT history

LL54 BCE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

LL54 BCE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
182,908 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 BCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 BCE was last recorded at 182,908 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 5,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,949 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,959 miles
Average per year
10,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 182,908 miles
  • 2020 – 176,949 miles
  • 2019 – 170,557 miles
  • 2018 – 162,905 miles
  • 2017 – 155,022 miles
  • 2016 – 146,969 miles
  • 2015 – 136,277 miles
  • 2014 – 131,216 miles
  • 2013 – 127,250 miles
  • 2012 – 113,200 miles
  • 2011 – 104,713 miles
  • 2010 – 100,144 miles
  • 2009 – 59,402 miles
  • 2008 – 34,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Both headlamps poor image

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Areas of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,908 miles (+5,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    182,908 miles
    Test number
    875316183712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass176,949 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,949 miles
    Test number
    919116413083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  3. Fail176,894 miles (+6,337)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,894 miles
    Test number
    159373682710
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  4. Pass170,557 miles (+7,652)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,557 miles
    Test number
    292379316956
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose appears to be lightly fouling components
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,905 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    898057742592
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMetal under tray has some fixings missing

  6. Fail162,904 miles (+7,882)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,904 miles
    Test number
    244143960793
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMetal under tray has some fixings missing

  7. Pass155,022 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,022 miles
    Test number
    933135227997
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower support tray damaged / bolts missing
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt has a part missing or inaccessible because of child seat fitment
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  8. Fail155,022 miles (+8,053)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,022 miles
    Test number
    119076600387
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Lower support tray damaged / bolts missing
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt has a part missing or inaccessible because of child seat fitment
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  9. Pass146,969 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,969 miles
    Test number
    443292252522
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt has a part missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  10. Fail146,968 miles (+10,691)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,968 miles
    Test number
    101304974733
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt has a part missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor image

  11. Pass136,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    429461372710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail136,277 miles (+5,061)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    307258432312
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass131,216 miles (+3,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    907927544285
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  14. Pass127,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    466404473271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail127,250 miles (+14,050)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    915843773254
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

  16. Pass113,200 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    907108172225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,713 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    805139911304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,144 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    384945760307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,119 miles (+17,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    250024160318
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass82,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    434916010093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,331 miles (+22,929)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,331 miles
    Test number
    110996610438
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyres slight cuts on sidewall inner

  22. Pass59,402 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,402 miles
    Test number
    621691049039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail59,395 miles (+25,233)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,395 miles
    Test number
    493167639026
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass34,162 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    190898928484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL54 BCE

Does LL54 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 BCE expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 BCE?
The MOT on LL54 BCE expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 BCE done?
LL54 BCE was recorded at 182,908 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 10,686 miles a year.
Has LL54 BCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 BCE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LL54 BCE 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 LL54 BCE find?
LL54 BCE passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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