
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass189,364 miles (+4,831)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 189,364 miles
- Test number
- 956723252900
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass180,298 miles (+8,563)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 180,298 miles
- Test number
- 263147395600
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass160,368 miles (+7,818)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 160,368 miles
- Test number
- 179726813479
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass126,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 126,956 miles
- Test number
- 864278500019
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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