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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 EPJMOT history

LM54 EPJ is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 18 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LM54 EPJ black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
166,761 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EPJ was last recorded at 166,761 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 5,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,666 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,095 miles
Average per year
9,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,761 miles
  • 2021 – 161,666 miles
  • 2020 – 159,429 miles
  • 2019 – 155,490 miles
  • 2018 – 148,349 miles
  • 2017 – 147,461 miles
  • 2016 – 143,566 miles
  • 2015 – 139,457 miles
  • 2014 – 129,758 miles
  • 2013 – 114,731 miles
  • 2011 – 77,375 miles
  • 2010 – 57,424 miles
  • 2009 – 48,725 miles
  • 2008 – 38,540 miles
  • 2007 – 27,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,761 miles (+5,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,761 miles
    Test number
    597617081097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass161,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,666 miles
    Test number
    339012025177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,666 miles (+2,237)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,666 miles
    Test number
    161776619864
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass159,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,429 miles
    Test number
    610390434545
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

  5. Fail159,429 miles (+3,939)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,429 miles
    Test number
    881126033268
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass155,490 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    307917313976
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Fail155,490 miles (+7,141)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    746747538962
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass148,349 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,349 miles
    Test number
    175026641389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    250050231837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,461 miles (+3,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    855056046096
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass143,566 miles (+4,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,566 miles
    Test number
    509728530623
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass139,457 miles (+9,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,457 miles
    Test number
    949832298839
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass129,758 miles (+15,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    259171784253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass114,731 miles (+37,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,731 miles
    Test number
    417393883222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,375 miles (+19,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    449882411359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,424 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    592492210309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,725 miles (+10,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    784048549333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,540 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    183751758399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    650084557358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 EPJ

Does LM54 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 EPJ expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EPJ?
The MOT on LM54 EPJ expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 EPJ done?
LM54 EPJ was recorded at 166,761 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 9,436 miles a year.
Has LM54 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EPJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 EPJ 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 EPJ find?
LM54 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tpms light on.

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