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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 NCZMOT history

LM54 NCZ is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,998 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NCZ was last recorded at 159,998 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,997 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,998 miles
  • 2024 – 156,483 miles
  • 2023 – 155,579 miles
  • 2022 – 148,532 miles
  • 2021 – 141,500 miles
  • 2020 – 131,754 miles
  • 2019 – 123,114 miles
  • 2018 – 114,727 miles
  • 2017 – 108,477 miles
  • 2016 – 102,442 miles
  • 2015 – 94,225 miles
  • 2014 – 86,566 miles
  • 2013 – 66,547 miles
  • 2012 – 60,053 miles
  • 2011 – 56,429 miles
  • 2010 – 52,889 miles
  • 2009 – 48,605 miles
  • 2008 – 45,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,998 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,998 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,998 miles
    Test number
    188458670191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,997 miles (+3,514)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    805798570665
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,483 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,483 miles
    Test number
    865346184641
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,579 miles
    Test number
    700506476410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,579 miles (+7,047)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,579 miles
    Test number
    639568263246
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass148,532 miles (+7,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,532 miles
    Test number
    268882919975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    544211361184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,500 miles (+9,746)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,500 miles
    Test number
    154579794571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass131,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    822960658185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail131,754 miles (+8,640)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    406753338252
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,114 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    338458994887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,727 miles (+6,250)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,727 miles
    Test number
    232387623442
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,477 miles (+6,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    629970927182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass102,442 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    953867430511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,225 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    130669711620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,566 miles (+20,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    486423304356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,547 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    397988303321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,366 miles (+4,313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    798830133134
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass60,053 miles (+3,624)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    258686132175
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded

  20. Pass56,429 miles (+3,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    987281341159
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass52,889 miles (+4,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    243898120485
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges
    • NoteSome corrosion rear brake discs

  22. Pass48,605 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    460455039112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    860530058111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,931 miles (+77)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    462718048176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass45,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    603359928104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 NCZ

Does LM54 NCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NCZ is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NCZ?
The MOT on LM54 NCZ is valid until 5 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 NCZ done?
LM54 NCZ was recorded at 159,998 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,403 miles a year.
Has LM54 NCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NCZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 NCZ 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 NCZ find?
LM54 NCZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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