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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 FGDMOT history

LM54 FGD is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LM54 FGD black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,495 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FGD
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
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FGD was last recorded at 150,495 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,465 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
6,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,495 miles
  • 2024 – 147,844 miles
  • 2023 – 144,980 miles
  • 2022 – 142,203 miles
  • 2021 – 139,426 miles
  • 2020 – 136,628 miles
  • 2019 – 133,675 miles
  • 2018 – 130,672 miles
  • 2017 – 127,592 miles
  • 2016 – 123,869 miles
  • 2015 – 116,041 miles
  • 2014 – 104,820 miles
  • 2013 – 93,634 miles
  • 2012 – 85,378 miles
  • 2011 – 75,848 miles
  • 2010 – 67,853 miles
  • 2009 – 55,002 miles
  • 2008 – 46,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,495 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake unions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,495 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,495 miles
    Test number
    921937773187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Fail150,465 miles (+33)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,465 miles
    Test number
    728513152772
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail150,432 miles (+2,588)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,432 miles
    Test number
    506488057492
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake unions (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass147,844 miles (+2,864)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,844 miles
    Test number
    138997067039
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view osf/nsf (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long and effort only just passed
  5. Pass144,980 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,980 miles
    Test number
    633732240790
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass142,203 miles (+2,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,203 miles
    Test number
    505877489986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass139,426 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,426 miles
    Test number
    816446589579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass136,628 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,628 miles
    Test number
    975777576471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,675 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    657782033649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,672 miles (+3,080)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,672 miles
    Test number
    815012654457
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper and chancing bonnet
  11. Pass127,592 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    228704306471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,869 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,869 miles
    Test number
    343735307263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,041 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,041 miles
    Test number
    708105874622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,820 miles (+11,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    338476684414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,634 miles (+8,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    375357483296
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass85,378 miles (+9,530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,378 miles
    Test number
    369345182261
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  17. Pass75,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    166097781203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail75,848 miles (+7,995)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    985677181282
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass67,853 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    864185380229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,002 miles (+8,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    990129179274
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteLong travel to handbrake
  21. Pass46,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    652150798270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail46,493 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    140447978299
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LM54 FGD

Does LM54 FGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FGD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FGD?
The MOT on LM54 FGD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 FGD done?
LM54 FGD was recorded at 150,495 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,072 miles a year.
Has LM54 FGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FGD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 FGD 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 FGD find?
LM54 FGD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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