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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 EPVMOT history

LM54 EPV is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
81,975 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 EPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 EPV was last recorded at 81,975 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,975 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,975 miles
  • 2022 – 81,134 miles
  • 2021 – 79,640 miles
  • 2020 – 78,336 miles
  • 2019 – 75,944 miles
  • 2018 – 72,246 miles
  • 2017 – 68,139 miles
  • 2016 – 63,364 miles
  • 2015 – 58,044 miles
  • 2014 – 52,311 miles
  • 2013 – 47,802 miles
  • 2012 – 40,429 miles
  • 2011 – 33,187 miles
  • 2010 – 27,816 miles
  • 2009 – 21,320 miles
  • 2008 – 15,812 miles
  • 2007 – 9,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,975 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    860736615785
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,975 miles (+841)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    964630178129
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,134 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    665723420506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    164946117881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,640 miles (+1,304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,640 miles
    Test number
    153824326859
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,336 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    744980008868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,944 miles (+3,698)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,944 miles
    Test number
    379275840579
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,246 miles (+4,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    100778778353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,139 miles (+4,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    962051292938
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass63,364 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    420737195620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail63,224 miles (+5,180)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    650280430695
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass58,044 miles (+5,733)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    997344545204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass52,311 miles (+4,509)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    536094714382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass47,802 miles (+7,373)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    699007213322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass40,429 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    968083602356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,187 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,187 miles
    Test number
    398967991490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,816 miles (+6,496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,816 miles
    Test number
    172143510398
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass21,320 miles (+5,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,320 miles
    Test number
    183936019305
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass15,812 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,812 miles
    Test number
    454854228385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,086 miles
    Test number
    622217817385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 EPV

Does LM54 EPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 EPV expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 EPV?
The MOT on LM54 EPV expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 EPV done?
LM54 EPV was recorded at 81,975 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has LM54 EPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 EPV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 EPV 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 EPV find?
LM54 EPV passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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