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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LM54 NCNMOT history

LM54 NCN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LM54 NCN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,461 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NCN was last recorded at 58,461 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,144 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,317 miles
Average per year
2,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,461 miles
  • 2024 – 56,144 miles
  • 2023 – 54,927 miles
  • 2022 – 53,889 miles
  • 2021 – 52,551 miles
  • 2020 – 50,907 miles
  • 2019 – 49,675 miles
  • 2018 – 48,494 miles
  • 2017 – 47,580 miles
  • 2016 – 46,000 miles
  • 2015 – 44,312 miles
  • 2014 – 42,375 miles
  • 2013 – 39,447 miles
  • 2012 – 36,844 miles
  • 2011 – 33,580 miles
  • 2010 – 30,260 miles
  • 2009 – 27,456 miles
  • 2008 – 24,115 miles
  • 2007 – 17,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small hole (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,461 miles (+2,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    864098091636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small hole (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass56,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    491455763118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,144 miles (+1,217)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    751101352610
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass54,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    404034063628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small hole in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail54,927 miles (+1,038)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    280784869390
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small hole in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass53,889 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    489510931132
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass52,551 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    763177139350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,907 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    830740729282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,675 miles (+1,181)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    849550078440
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,494 miles
    Test number
    367419960742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,494 miles (+914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,494 miles
    Test number
    478953404826
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass47,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    980966945464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,580 miles (+1,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    246094773055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass46,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    764555982724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,000 miles (+1,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    119565735606
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass44,312 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,312 miles
    Test number
    312856145043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,375 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    917096634386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,447 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    856186333308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,844 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    698274332325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,580 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    598667741326
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass33,580 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    668637641399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,260 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,260 miles
    Test number
    534317840324
    • 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)

  23. Pass27,456 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    841683149365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,115 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,115 miles
    Test number
    580915448370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    990406347350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 NCN

Does LM54 NCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NCN is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NCN?
The MOT on LM54 NCN is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 NCN done?
LM54 NCN was recorded at 58,461 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,266 miles a year.
Has LM54 NCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NCN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 NCN 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 NCN find?
LM54 NCN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small hole; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 2 more.

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