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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 AKZMOT history

LM54 AKZ is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM54 AKZ grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,121 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AKZ was last recorded at 99,121 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2012: 52,790 miles, lower than 54,098 miles on 10 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,437 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,684 miles
Average per year
4,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,121 miles
  • 2025 – 97,437 miles
  • 2024 – 96,896 miles
  • 2023 – 96,397 miles
  • 2022 – 93,203 miles
  • 2021 – 89,591 miles
  • 2020 – 88,444 miles
  • 2019 – 83,484 miles
  • 2018 – 77,538 miles
  • 2017 – 73,296 miles
  • 2016 – 70,434 miles
  • 2015 – 66,781 miles
  • 2014 – 62,886 miles
  • 2013 – 59,508 miles
  • 2012 – 52,790 miles
  • 2011 – 54,098 miles
  • 2010 – 34,159 miles
  • 2009 – 26,883 miles
  • 2008 – 18,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm. (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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,121 miles (+1,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,121 miles
    Test number
    704014187248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,437 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    366280859777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,896 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    133225156679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,397 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    230856316350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    945300728338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,203 miles (+3,612)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    931959879631
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass89,591 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,591 miles
    Test number
    268330232300
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass88,444 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,444 miles
    Test number
    210132733851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass83,484 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    711309761584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    505558597441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,538 miles (+4,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    312091086176
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass73,296 miles (+2,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    628329679600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,434 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    164744279549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    606467065127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,781 miles (+3,895)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    499076165179
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    116308164172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail62,886 miles (+3,378)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    809318964170
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass59,508 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    768890673156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,790 miles (-1,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    266780562158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,098 miles (+19,939)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    486641261190
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTread worn close to cord on inner edge of both front tyres

  21. Pass34,159 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    173071460151
    • NoteSlight cracks between tread of all 4 tyres

  22. Fail34,159 miles (+7,276)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,159 miles
    Test number
    492281460125
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteSlight cracks between tread of all 4 tyres

  23. Pass26,883 miles (+8,452)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,883 miles
    Test number
    310228569127
    • NoteBoth front tyres age cracks between tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracks between tread

  24. Pass18,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    550290678141
    • NoteN/s/f. o/s/f. n/s/r. o/s/r tyres cracking between tread

Questions about LM54 AKZ

Does LM54 AKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AKZ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AKZ?
The MOT on LM54 AKZ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AKZ done?
LM54 AKZ was recorded at 99,121 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
Has LM54 AKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AKZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AKZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 AKZ find?
LM54 AKZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm., and 2 more.

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