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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 NCUMOT history

LM54 NCU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LM54 NCU 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,608 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NCU was last recorded at 101,608 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,638 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,970 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,608 miles
  • 2025 – 99,638 miles
  • 2024 – 97,878 miles
  • 2023 – 97,143 miles
  • 2022 – 96,945 miles
  • 2021 – 95,191 miles
  • 2020 – 94,180 miles
  • 2019 – 92,639 miles
  • 2018 – 91,187 miles
  • 2017 – 89,743 miles
  • 2016 – 88,924 miles
  • 2015 – 86,693 miles
  • 2014 – 83,206 miles
  • 2012 – 77,968 miles
  • 2011 – 71,949 miles
  • 2010 – 64,974 miles
  • 2009 – 57,949 miles
  • 2008 – 50,013 miles
  • 2007 – 36,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    304274817046
    • 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))

  2. Fail101,608 miles (+1,970)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    115700825021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass99,638 miles (+1,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    681726496168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,878 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    415900134456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail97,878 miles (+735)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    976974098010
    • MajorStop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass97,143 miles (+198)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,143 miles
    Test number
    365280289029
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass96,945 miles (+1,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,945 miles
    Test number
    719019862977
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass95,191 miles (+1,011)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    503689386260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,180 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    498944461443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,639 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    573504500405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,639 miles (+1,452)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    810218669997
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,187 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,187 miles
    Test number
    800193917055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    816962580852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine fault code light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail89,743 miles (+819)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,743 miles
    Test number
    465510665710
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine fault code light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass88,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    463882972519
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail88,924 miles (+2,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    205016255307
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,693 miles (+3,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,693 miles
    Test number
    597816855068
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass83,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    679467234002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,206 miles (+5,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    885887034063
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass77,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    449679032345
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail77,968 miles (+6,019)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    815446932350
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass71,949 miles (+6,975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,949 miles
    Test number
    636314931312
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside handbrake low

  23. Pass64,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    880953930320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,974 miles (+7,025)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    711441130369
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWiper blade marks on screen

  25. Pass57,949 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    674258329327
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass50,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    542224838381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail50,013 miles (+13,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    623274638339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass36,765 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    474222057492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,763 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,763 miles
    Test number
    481831257432
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine tray fitted.

Questions about LM54 NCU

Does LM54 NCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NCU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NCU?
The MOT on LM54 NCU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 NCU done?
LM54 NCU was recorded at 101,608 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has LM54 NCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NCU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 NCU 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 NCU find?
LM54 NCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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