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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 KPZMOT history

LM54 KPZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

LM54 KPZ 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 Oct 2023
Mileage
202,201 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KPZ was last recorded at 202,201 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 5,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,825 miles · 2 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,376 miles
Average per year
7,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,201 miles
  • 2021 – 196,825 miles
  • 2020 – 191,101 miles
  • 2019 – 189,364 miles
  • 2018 – 184,533 miles
  • 2017 – 182,746 miles
  • 2016 – 180,298 miles
  • 2015 – 171,735 miles
  • 2014 – 165,585 miles
  • 2013 – 160,368 miles
  • 2012 – 152,550 miles
  • 2011 – 138,813 miles
  • 2010 – 126,956 miles
  • 2009 – 115,498 miles
  • 2008 – 115,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,201 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,201 miles (+5,376)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,201 miles
    Test number
    883177120649
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Pass196,825 miles (+5,724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,825 miles
    Test number
    363558811017
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass191,101 miles (+1,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    191,101 miles
    Test number
    451259765781
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass189,364 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,364 miles
    Test number
    956723252900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,533 miles (+1,787)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,533 miles
    Test number
    816448817757
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass182,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    182,746 miles
    Test number
    624170594479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Fail182,746 miles (+2,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,746 miles
    Test number
    202922544361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass180,298 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    180,298 miles
    Test number
    263147395600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,735 miles (+6,150)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,735 miles
    Test number
    869024895069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass165,585 miles (+5,217)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    165,585 miles
    Test number
    135858974011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
  11. Pass160,368 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,368 miles
    Test number
    179726813479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,550 miles (+13,737)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    152,550 miles
    Test number
    747926512016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield adrift
    • NoteRear exhaust support missing(fouling on centre body brace)
  13. Pass138,813 miles (+11,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    138,813 miles
    Test number
    447724721073
    • NoteWind screen damaged out side zone /a/ in spec
  14. Pass126,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    864278500019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,956 miles (+11,458)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    551128300061
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass115,498 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,498 miles
    Test number
    362189929070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail115,337 miles (+28,402)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    894568758314
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass86,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    632387308046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KPZ

Does LM54 KPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KPZ expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KPZ?
The MOT on LM54 KPZ expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KPZ done?
LM54 KPZ was recorded at 202,201 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 7,821 miles a year.
Has LM54 KPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KPZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LM54 KPZ 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 KPZ find?
LM54 KPZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside cracking, and 3 more.

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