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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 FTTMOT history

LM54 FTT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LM54 FTT 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 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
125,818 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FTT was last recorded at 125,818 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 10,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2016: 86,153 miles, lower than 94,095 miles on 18 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,099 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
10,719 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,818 miles
  • 2023 – 115,099 miles
  • 2021 – 108,938 miles
  • 2020 – 106,986 miles
  • 2019 – 103,764 miles
  • 2018 – 98,668 miles
  • 2017 – 91,784 miles
  • 2016 – 86,153 miles
  • 2015 – 94,095 miles
  • 2014 – 71,119 miles
  • 2013 – 63,341 miles
  • 2012 – 54,978 miles
  • 2011 – 47,020 miles
  • 2010 – 40,147 miles
  • 2009 – 31,988 miles
  • 2008 – 23,667 miles
  • 2007 – 15,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,818 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low effort
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,818 miles (+10,719)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,818 miles
    Test number
    381967531919
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass115,099 miles (+6,161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,099 miles
    Test number
    632015079254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,938 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,938 miles
    Test number
    461365099917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,986 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    541136838133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,764 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    563759644713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass98,668 miles (+6,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,668 miles
    Test number
    937100746667
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass91,784 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,784 miles
    Test number
    620777118447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,153 miles (-7,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    999985240263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass94,095 miles (+15,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,095 miles
    Test number
    844400081274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,614 miles (+7,495)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,614 miles
    Test number
    192823084799
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tread and worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass71,119 miles (+7,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,119 miles
    Test number
    935452944328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  12. Pass63,341 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    999281153388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,269 miles (+8,291)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    525175243312
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,978 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    687418742322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,020 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    179723641301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,147 miles (+8,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    464908140372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,988 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,988 miles
    Test number
    683079549364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,667 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,667 miles
    Test number
    411857838388
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass15,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,567 miles
    Test number
    650872357368
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LM54 FTT

Does LM54 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 FTT expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FTT?
The MOT on LM54 FTT expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 FTT done?
LM54 FTT was recorded at 125,818 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has LM54 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FTT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LM54 FTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 FTT find?
LM54 FTT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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