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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LM54 GHFMOT history

LM54 GHF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

LM54 GHF 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 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
143,216 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GHF was last recorded at 143,216 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,600 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,216 miles
  • 2023 – 142,600 miles
  • 2021 – 139,641 miles
  • 2020 – 137,203 miles
  • 2019 – 131,727 miles
  • 2018 – 127,535 miles
  • 2017 – 121,828 miles
  • 2016 – 115,798 miles
  • 2015 – 111,043 miles
  • 2014 – 106,113 miles
  • 2013 – 100,071 miles
  • 2012 – 94,613 miles
  • 2011 – 87,682 miles
  • 2010 – 78,996 miles
  • 2009 – 70,713 miles
  • 2008 – 61,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,216 miles
    Test number
    647637593325
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail143,216 miles (+616)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,216 miles
    Test number
    708420803651
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,600 miles (+2,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    224300360406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass139,641 miles (+2,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,641 miles
    Test number
    140340388313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,203 miles (+5,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,203 miles
    Test number
    474691454486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,727 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    559978180792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,727 miles (+4,192)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    915406517619
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,535 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,535 miles
    Test number
    858719918370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,828 miles
    Test number
    854993154480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail121,824 miles (+6,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    119540029636
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass115,798 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    366672119252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,043 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    289870025429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,113 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    665601604127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,071 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,071 miles
    Test number
    256626903490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,613 miles (+6,931)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,613 miles
    Test number
    255969002116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass87,682 miles (+8,686)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    309376811176
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs very worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn very low
    • NoteN/s and o/s mirrors starting to deteriorate
    • NoteN/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge, 225/45zr17 94w xl

  17. Pass78,996 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    500439100118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,713 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    911718419162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,605 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    832759608149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,595 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    151510288094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,595 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    403300288066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,897 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    191345848452
    • NoteEngine oil on min level.
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 30kg.
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Questions about LM54 GHF

Does LM54 GHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GHF expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GHF?
The MOT on LM54 GHF expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GHF done?
LM54 GHF was recorded at 143,216 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has LM54 GHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GHF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 GHF 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 GHF find?
LM54 GHF passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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