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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 GKAMOT history

LM54 GKA is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

LM54 GKA blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
189,346 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 GKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 GKA was last recorded at 189,346 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 5,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,068 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,278 miles
Average per year
8,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,346 miles
  • 2022 – 184,068 miles
  • 2021 – 179,138 miles
  • 2020 – 175,851 miles
  • 2019 – 169,094 miles
  • 2018 – 158,365 miles
  • 2017 – 147,515 miles
  • 2016 – 141,619 miles
  • 2015 – 128,643 miles
  • 2014 – 121,289 miles
  • 2013 – 111,760 miles
  • 2012 – 104,940 miles
  • 2011 – 96,876 miles
  • 2010 – 88,836 miles
  • 2009 – 71,175 miles
  • 2007 – 56,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,346 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,346 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,346 miles
    Test number
    245419092842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,068 miles (+4,930)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,068 miles
    Test number
    233779013872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass179,138 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,138 miles
    Test number
    250079557903
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail179,137 miles (+3,286)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,137 miles
    Test number
    641163791994
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass175,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    584524212124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to all of underside

  6. Fail175,851 miles (+6,757)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    654809508728
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to all of underside

  7. Pass169,094 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,094 miles
    Test number
    181431249847
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged offside wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail169,094 miles (+10,729)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,094 miles
    Test number
    438020388493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged offside wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass158,365 miles (+10,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,365 miles
    Test number
    840074911774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has various chips

  10. Pass147,515 miles (+5,896)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,515 miles
    Test number
    668031977304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt the child seat fitted is not secured by the belt attention required asap
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth no.plates poor
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill and some under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryService due ind. on

  11. Pass141,619 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,619 miles
    Test number
    702850292148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  12. Fail141,619 miles (+12,976)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,619 miles
    Test number
    567178938945
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  13. Pass128,643 miles (+7,354)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,643 miles
    Test number
    187096695160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass121,289 miles (+9,529)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,289 miles
    Test number
    207667824240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass111,760 miles (+6,820)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    408085423235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine smoking

  16. Fail104,940 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    115867932233
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass104,940 miles (+8,064)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,940 miles
    Test number
    627787532250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass96,876 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    145707731229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,836 miles (+17,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,836 miles
    Test number
    943716630298
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass71,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    124666619094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,175 miles (+14,441)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    553363619054
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass56,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    112385357364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 GKA

Does LM54 GKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 GKA expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 GKA?
The MOT on LM54 GKA expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 GKA done?
LM54 GKA was recorded at 189,346 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 8,370 miles a year.
Has LM54 GKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 GKA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 GKA 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 GKA find?
LM54 GKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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