BMW logo

BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LM54 AOBMOT history

LM54 AOB is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

LM54 AOB silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2023
Mileage
147,959 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,208 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM54 AOB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AOB was last recorded at 147,959 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,959 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,959 miles
  • 2021 – 144,932 miles
  • 2019 – 135,988 miles
  • 2018 – 135,209 miles
  • 2017 – 130,613 miles
  • 2016 – 122,703 miles
  • 2015 – 117,558 miles
  • 2014 – 106,106 miles
  • 2013 – 95,879 miles
  • 2012 – 86,844 miles
  • 2011 – 73,513 miles
  • 2010 – 58,019 miles
  • 2009 – 46,925 miles
  • 2008 – 34,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,959 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front anti rattle clip missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nail in osr.tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,959 miles
    Test number
    676539379696
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,959 miles (+3,027)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,959 miles
    Test number
    795973367532
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    291327671884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,932 miles (+8,944)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    827404740831
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,988 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,988 miles
    Test number
    828629525625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,978 miles (+769)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,978 miles
    Test number
    138259110873
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass135,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    809102767235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,209 miles (+4,596)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,209 miles
    Test number
    425256425353
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,613 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,613 miles
    Test number
    214130210516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass122,703 miles (+5,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,703 miles
    Test number
    553204338508
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass117,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,558 miles
    Test number
    414454890847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in osr.tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail117,558 miles (+11,452)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,558 miles
    Test number
    216547851511
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in osr.tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass106,106 miles (+10,227)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    549255394293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,879 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    767654553286
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail95,879 miles (+9,035)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    307583053464
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass86,844 miles (+1)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,844 miles
    Test number
    548356222290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront prop shaft joint worn

  17. Fail86,843 miles (+13,330)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,843 miles
    Test number
    598653422200
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront prop shaft joint worn

  18. Pass73,513 miles (+15,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,513 miles
    Test number
    956718291019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,019 miles (+11,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    383699360092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,925 miles (+12,759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,925 miles
    Test number
    981576189055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,166 miles
    Test number
    960343468072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AOB

Does LM54 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AOB expired on 11 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AOB?
The MOT on LM54 AOB expired on 11 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AOB done?
LM54 AOB was recorded at 147,959 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 8,208 miles a year.
Has LM54 AOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AOB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 AOB 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 LM54 AOB find?
LM54 AOB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front anti rattle clip missing; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LM54A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.