BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM54 MEUMOT history
LM54 MEU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 179,375 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 MEU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 MEU was last recorded at 179,375 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,550 miles · 11 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,825 miles
- Average per year
- 8,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 179,375 miles
- 2022 – 173,550 miles
- 2021 – 166,674 miles
- 2020 – 162,521 miles
- 2019 – 159,191 miles
- 2018 – 156,625 miles
- 2017 – 149,412 miles
- 2016 – 139,336 miles
- 2015 – 124,985 miles
- 2014 – 102,341 miles
- 2013 – 89,321 miles
- 2012 – 81,661 miles
- 2011 – 75,297 miles
- 2010 – 71,394 miles
- 2009 – 62,727 miles
- 2008 – 58,403 miles
- 2007 – 50,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,375 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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, 2019–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,375 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 179,375 miles
- Test number
- 597663744425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,375 miles (+5,825)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,375 miles
- Test number
- 481700359784
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,550 miles (+6,876)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 173,550 miles
- Test number
- 731617560969
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,674 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,674 miles
- Test number
- 552496911334
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,673 miles (+4,152)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,673 miles
- Test number
- 677111244791
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,521 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,521 miles
- Test number
- 408010846324
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail162,519 miles (+3,328)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,519 miles
- Test number
- 996412493881
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass159,191 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,191 miles
- Test number
- 306580110796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail159,191 miles (+2,566)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,191 miles
- Test number
- 213432283185
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18y (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,625 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 156,625 miles
- Test number
- 987116721686
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail156,619 miles (+7,207)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,619 miles
- Test number
- 804913668593
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,412 miles
- Test number
- 303256146613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,412 miles (+10,076)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,412 miles
- Test number
- 173369223695
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass139,336 miles (+14,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 139,336 miles
- Test number
- 321593659621
- AdvisoryFront suspension bottom arm rear bushes worn
Pass124,985 miles (+22,644)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,985 miles
- Test number
- 581570965158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,341 miles (+13,020)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 102,341 miles
- Test number
- 168084394236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,321 miles (+7,660)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,321 miles
- Test number
- 976788993295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,661 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 106754382244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,297 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 75,297 miles
- Test number
- 825088171257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,394 miles (+8,667)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 71,394 miles
- Test number
- 930785380267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,727 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 62,727 miles
- Test number
- 341943859497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,612 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 62,612 miles
- Test number
- 152392139229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,403 miles (+7,935)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,403 miles
- Test number
- 740271418365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 50,468 miles
- Test number
- 100951517399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 MEU
- Does LM54 MEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 MEU expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 MEU?
- The MOT on LM54 MEU expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 MEU done?
- LM54 MEU was recorded at 179,375 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 8,095 miles a year.
- Has LM54 MEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 MEU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 MEU 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 MEU find?
- LM54 MEU passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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