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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 DBXMOT history

LM54 DBX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LM54 DBX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
134,790 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DBX was last recorded at 134,790 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 12,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,831 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
12,959 miles
Average per year
7,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 134,790 miles
  • 2020 – 121,831 miles
  • 2019 – 112,769 miles
  • 2018 – 107,609 miles
  • 2017 – 101,235 miles
  • 2016 – 85,195 miles
  • 2015 – 79,984 miles
  • 2014 – 74,227 miles
  • 2013 – 70,012 miles
  • 2012 – 65,567 miles
  • 2011 – 59,263 miles
  • 2010 – 52,454 miles
  • 2009 – 45,461 miles
  • 2008 – 36,958 miles
  • 2007 – 27,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,790 miles (+12,959)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,790 miles
    Test number
    207772256536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass121,831 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    319861855914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,769 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    354188502835
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail112,731 miles (+5,122)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    453083166134
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass107,609 miles (+41)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    186827482693
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail107,568 miles (+6,333)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    787140556753
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass101,235 miles (+16,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,235 miles
    Test number
    436842535051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass85,195 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    422792702423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,984 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    844077230887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,227 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    885079734308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,012 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    439565643454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,567 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    229845442305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,263 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    996612441392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,454 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    224383740317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,461 miles (+8,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    454249929372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,958 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    860230038318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    504351057370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DBX

Does LM54 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DBX expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DBX?
The MOT on LM54 DBX expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DBX done?
LM54 DBX was recorded at 134,790 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
Has LM54 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DBX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LM54 DBX 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 DBX find?
LM54 DBX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play; nearside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; offside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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