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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 JYLMOT history

LM54 JYL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 107,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

LM54 JYL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
107,690 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JYL was last recorded at 107,690 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 8,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,952 miles · 9 Sept 2011
Between the last two tests
8,738 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,690 miles
  • 2011 – 98,952 miles
  • 2010 – 86,206 miles
  • 2009 – 73,695 miles
  • 2008 – 59,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,690 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,690 miles (+8,738)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    785120832293
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass98,952 miles (+287)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    339892451202
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  3. Fail98,665 miles (+12,459)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,665 miles
    Test number
    469396641279
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  4. Pass86,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    323323250287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,206 miles (+12,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,206 miles
    Test number
    824633850218
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  6. Pass73,695 miles (+14,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    310658849459
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  7. Pass59,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    882555338267
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM54 JYL

Does LM54 JYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 JYL expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JYL?
The MOT on LM54 JYL expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 JYL done?
LM54 JYL was recorded at 107,690 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has LM54 JYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JYL has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on LM54 JYL 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 JYL find?
LM54 JYL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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