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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 FGNMOT history

LM54 FGN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

LM54 FGN silver 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 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
71,546 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FGN was last recorded at 71,546 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,257 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,546 miles
  • 2024 – 71,257 miles
  • 2023 – 71,021 miles
  • 2022 – 70,205 miles
  • 2021 – 69,490 miles
  • 2019 – 65,437 miles
  • 2018 – 60,825 miles
  • 2017 – 56,330 miles
  • 2016 – 51,034 miles
  • 2015 – 46,922 miles
  • 2014 – 40,211 miles
  • 2013 – 35,326 miles
  • 2012 – 29,891 miles
  • 2011 – 24,418 miles
  • 2009 – 18,820 miles
  • 2008 – 16,028 miles
  • 2007 – 11,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,546 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,546 miles
    Test number
    794686766258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,257 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    794482844851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,021 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    137552065167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,205 miles (+715)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,205 miles
    Test number
    142217041222
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    594906307052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail69,490 miles (+4,053)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    298997631675
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,437 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    822703480853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail65,436 miles (+4,611)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    726175030395
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    362012495974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,820 miles (+4,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    944348012245
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,330 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    921174538697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,034 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    992462300267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,922 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,922 miles
    Test number
    465029735151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,912 miles (+6,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    287008335163
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Pass40,211 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    158143334174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail40,211 miles (+4,885)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    997643234111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail35,326 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    355963033146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass35,326 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    455953633139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,891 miles (+5,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    405973942162
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass24,418 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,418 miles
    Test number
    606003141179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,820 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,820 miles
    Test number
    822418349351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,028 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,028 miles
    Test number
    840213148306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,939 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,939 miles
    Test number
    133723337392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,934 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,934 miles
    Test number
    722852537386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LM54 FGN

Does LM54 FGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 FGN expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FGN?
The MOT on LM54 FGN expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 FGN done?
LM54 FGN was recorded at 71,546 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has LM54 FGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FGN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 FGN 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 FGN find?
LM54 FGN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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