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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LM54 KPTMOT history

LM54 KPT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

LM54 KPT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
167,523 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KPT was last recorded at 167,523 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,504 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
9,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,523 miles
  • 2021 – 160,071 miles
  • 2020 – 151,030 miles
  • 2019 – 137,625 miles
  • 2018 – 128,120 miles
  • 2017 – 116,986 miles
  • 2016 – 107,795 miles
  • 2015 – 100,767 miles
  • 2014 – 94,250 miles
  • 2013 – 85,902 miles
  • 2012 – 76,559 miles
  • 2011 – 64,886 miles
  • 2010 – 50,651 miles
  • 2009 – 34,552 miles
  • 2007 – 26,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,523 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and under engine cant see pipe to assess (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper alignment spring missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suggest replacement (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides have condensation inside lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,523 miles (+19)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,523 miles
    Test number
    797968664628
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and under engine cant see pipe to assess (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper alignment spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suggest replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,504 miles (+7,433)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,504 miles
    Test number
    173689221810
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and under engine cant see pipe to assess (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper alignment spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suggest replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,071 miles (+261)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,071 miles
    Test number
    383951444830
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides have condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,810 miles (+8,780)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,810 miles
    Test number
    324160616768
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides have condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses in poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,030 miles (+13,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,030 miles
    Test number
    907230756890
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D` bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material routed above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass137,625 miles (+9,505)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    641835951969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,120 miles (+11,134)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,120 miles
    Test number
    860223169128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass116,986 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    712888888871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre damaged
    • AdvisoryPanels fitted to underside obscuring some testable items

  9. Fail116,975 miles (+9,180)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,975 miles
    Test number
    825103918759
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre damaged
    • AdvisoryPanels fitted to underside obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass107,795 miles (+7,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    500983734412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass100,767 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,767 miles
    Test number
    746048925166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,250 miles (+162)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,250 miles
    Test number
    276067624406
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes greased

  13. Fail94,088 miles (+8,186)2 failures1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    766348514190
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes greased

  14. Pass85,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    647073613171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,902 miles (+9,343)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,902 miles
    Test number
    996093813163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  16. Pass76,559 miles (+11,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    547476932126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    818978281134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,886 miles (+14,235)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    756138781134
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,651 miles (+16,099)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    820699250148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,552 miles (+1,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    244198639471
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass33,174 miles (+7,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,174 miles
    Test number
    274350619070
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass26,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,046 miles
    Test number
    781627647314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KPT

Does LM54 KPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KPT expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KPT?
The MOT on LM54 KPT expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KPT done?
LM54 KPT was recorded at 167,523 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 9,426 miles a year.
Has LM54 KPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KPT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 KPT 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 KPT find?
LM54 KPT passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 10 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and under engine cant see pipe to assess; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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