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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LL54 BFEMOT history

LL54 BFE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

LL54 BFE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
199,892 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 BFE
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
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 BFE was last recorded at 199,892 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 22,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,430 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
22,462 miles
Average per year
10,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,892 miles
  • 2022 – 177,430 miles
  • 2021 – 160,749 miles
  • 2020 – 145,892 miles
  • 2019 – 128,141 miles
  • 2018 – 114,101 miles
  • 2017 – 99,782 miles
  • 2016 – 93,240 miles
  • 2015 – 84,684 miles
  • 2014 – 76,680 miles
  • 2013 – 69,856 miles
  • 2012 – 62,756 miles
  • 2011 – 56,604 miles
  • 2010 – 47,042 miles
  • 2009 – 40,344 miles
  • 2008 – 31,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing dropped down and shock absorber shaft has corrosion at top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    199,892 miles
    Test number
    986907715334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail199,892 miles (+22,462)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,892 miles
    Test number
    485341526659
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,430 miles (+16,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,430 miles
    Test number
    605062548569
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted t sills

  4. Pass160,749 miles (+14,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,749 miles
    Test number
    751769995246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,892 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    936258570791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing dropped down and shock absorber shaft has corrosion at top (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail145,646 miles (+17,505)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,646 miles
    Test number
    669021799128
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing dropped down and shock absorber shaft has corrosion at top (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,141 miles (+14,040)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,141 miles
    Test number
    973033355842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately locking collar missing but track rod end secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately locking collar missing but track rod end secure (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,101 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,101 miles
    Test number
    700005767280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,498 miles (+13,716)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,498 miles
    Test number
    352008727905
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,782 miles (+6,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,782 miles
    Test number
    670821333359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass93,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    457240258162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail93,240 miles (+8,556)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    493149305323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass84,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    636255146851
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes detrioated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower balljoint

  14. Fail84,684 miles (+8,004)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,684 miles
    Test number
    350995147072
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes detrioated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front lower balljoint

  15. Pass76,680 miles (+6,824)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    429673034332
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded at rear
    • NoteExcessive white/blue smoke from exhaust
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn very badly on inner edge & inner sidewall split - requires replacing ASAP
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perishing

  16. Pass69,856 miles (+7,100)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    956187823340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight bind at n/s/f wheel
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance 17%

  17. Pass62,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,756 miles
    Test number
    997886332348
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail62,756 miles (+6,152)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,756 miles
    Test number
    189476932368
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass56,604 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    425011641406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,261 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    758704231009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail47,042 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    493972930080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear axel bushes slightly worn and perished

  22. Pass47,042 miles (+6,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    991432730040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll rear axel bushes slightly worn and perished

  23. Pass40,344 miles (+9,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    174014669451
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass31,035 miles (+286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,035 miles
    Test number
    143534478078
    • NoteN.s.f+n.s.r tyres chunk out of outer side walls but not through to ply cords

  25. Pass30,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    383992248062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 BFE

Does LL54 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL54 BFE expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL54 BFE?
The MOT on LL54 BFE expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL54 BFE done?
LL54 BFE was recorded at 199,892 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 10,842 miles a year.
Has LL54 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 BFE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL54 BFE 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 BFE find?
LL54 BFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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