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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 ESYMOT history

LM54 ESY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

LM54 ESY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
148,481 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 ESY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 ESY was last recorded at 148,481 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 5,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,404 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,077 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,481 miles
  • 2021 – 143,404 miles
  • 2020 – 137,009 miles
  • 2019 – 126,923 miles
  • 2017 – 112,743 miles
  • 2016 – 104,947 miles
  • 2015 – 94,957 miles
  • 2014 – 86,442 miles
  • 2013 – 75,407 miles
  • 2012 – 63,949 miles
  • 2011 – 61,168 miles
  • 2010 – 49,295 miles
  • 2009 – 37,980 miles
  • 2008 – 29,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,481 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body damage to n/s/r of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,481 miles (+5,077)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    336337449271
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    227588885333
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,403 miles (+6,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,403 miles
    Test number
    252076650588
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,009 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,009 miles
    Test number
    479896524239
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail137,008 miles (+10,085)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    104885926432
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass126,923 miles (+4,704)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,923 miles
    Test number
    981499972934
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,219 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    239720732933
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to n/s/r of vehicle

  8. Fail122,215 miles (+9,472)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    678774800063
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification door trim loose (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side uneven and poor effort on O/S (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to n/s/r of vehicle

  9. Pass112,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    406905782412
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  10. Fail112,743 miles (+7,796)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    856988213035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  11. Pass104,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    652296623454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,947 miles (+9,990)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,947 miles
    Test number
    717201085793
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass94,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    267748926188
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake less efficient on drivers side advise checking

  14. Fail94,957 miles (+8,515)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    512338748551
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Park brake less efficient on drivers side advise checking

  15. Pass86,442 miles (+11,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    535634694298
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass75,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    737863773212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    605069563291
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass63,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    658880492222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,947 miles (+2,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    809150092271
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass61,168 miles (+11,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    107224971236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    561774460237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,295 miles (+11,315)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    700324460271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass37,980 miles (+8,578)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    544850029065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges advise
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

  24. Pass29,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    203824508064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 ESY

Does LM54 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 ESY expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 ESY?
The MOT on LM54 ESY expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 ESY done?
LM54 ESY was recorded at 148,481 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has LM54 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 ESY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 ESY 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 ESY find?
LM54 ESY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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