BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM54 ESUMOT history
LM54 ESU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 142,114 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,030 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ESU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ESU was last recorded at 142,114 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2008: 108,087 miles, lower than 108,807 miles on 14 Mar 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,110 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 2,030 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,114 miles
- 2023 – 136,126 miles
- 2022 – 133,872 miles
- 2021 – 132,134 miles
- 2020 – 131,657 miles
- 2019 – 129,927 miles
- 2018 – 128,301 miles
- 2017 – 126,479 miles
- 2016 – 124,569 miles
- 2015 – 122,695 miles
- 2014 – 121,095 miles
- 2013 – 118,951 miles
- 2012 – 116,681 miles
- 2011 – 115,851 miles
- 2010 – 113,570 miles
- 2009 – 110,372 miles
- 2008 – 108,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,114 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear subframe and reasr suspension arm mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Underguards fitted obscuring view to some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,114 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 142,114 miles
- Test number
- 262362441767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,110 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,110 miles
- Test number
- 600736722560
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass136,126 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 136,126 miles
- Test number
- 446627624269
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail136,126 miles (+49)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,126 miles
- Test number
- 177019921043
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail136,077 miles (+2,205)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,077 miles
- Test number
- 413827062489
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected pad retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens missing (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,872 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 133,872 miles
- Test number
- 490892018432
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear subframe and reasr suspension arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderguards fitted obscuring view to some components
Fail133,861 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,861 miles
- Test number
- 121472908372
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear subframe and reasr suspension arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderguards fitted obscuring view to some components
Pass132,134 miles (+477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 132,134 miles
- Test number
- 829768821841
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass131,657 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 131,657 miles
- Test number
- 444153679393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,652 miles (+1,725)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,652 miles
- Test number
- 424810864892
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass129,927 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 129,927 miles
- Test number
- 814316459397
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass128,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 128,301 miles
- Test number
- 553434093590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,301 miles (+1,822)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,301 miles
- Test number
- 954694484254
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass126,479 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,479 miles
- Test number
- 592036851940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,474 miles (+1,905)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,474 miles
- Test number
- 263418701697
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass124,569 miles (+1,874)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 124,569 miles
- Test number
- 135935092593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,695 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 122,695 miles
- Test number
- 918261975077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,095 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 121,095 miles
- Test number
- 955862874039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,951 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 118,951 miles
- Test number
- 139403073026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,681 miles (+830)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 116,681 miles
- Test number
- 498379052027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,851 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 115,851 miles
- Test number
- 939413951020
- 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)
Pass113,570 miles (+3,198)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,570 miles
- Test number
- 413160860029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,372 miles (+2,285)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 110,372 miles
- Test number
- 974525679051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,087 miles (-720)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 108,087 miles
- Test number
- 250457878033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,807 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,807 miles
- Test number
- 901394478058
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM54 ESU
- Does LM54 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 ESU expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ESU?
- The MOT on LM54 ESU expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 ESU done?
- LM54 ESU was recorded at 142,114 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ESU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ESU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ESU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM54 ESU find?
- LM54 ESU passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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