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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 NSOMOT history

LM54 NSO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

LM54 NSO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
179,103 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NSO was last recorded at 179,103 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,101 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,103 miles
  • 2020 – 177,255 miles
  • 2019 – 173,955 miles
  • 2018 – 171,812 miles
  • 2017 – 168,971 miles
  • 2016 – 161,616 miles
  • 2015 – 154,036 miles
  • 2014 – 149,167 miles
  • 2013 – 141,374 miles
  • 2012 – 134,743 miles
  • 2011 – 128,941 miles
  • 2010 – 123,069 miles
  • 2009 – 116,431 miles
  • 2008 – 111,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,103 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,103 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,103 miles
    Test number
    359976558780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,101 miles (+1,846)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,101 miles
    Test number
    435202016807
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass177,255 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,255 miles
    Test number
    711545937464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,955 miles
    Test number
    478284443226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail173,955 miles (+2,143)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,955 miles
    Test number
    164673412112
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass171,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,812 miles
    Test number
    737513119274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail171,812 miles (+2,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,812 miles
    Test number
    302400448524
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass168,971 miles (+7,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,971 miles
    Test number
    308010321693
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass161,616 miles (+7,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    626489285044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass154,036 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,036 miles
    Test number
    948456805100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak on rear differential
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  11. Fail154,036 miles (+4,869)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,036 miles
    Test number
    566835905120
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak on rear differential
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  12. Pass149,167 miles (+7,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,167 miles
    Test number
    558595484124
    • NoteNail in osf tyre

  13. Pass141,374 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    141,374 miles
    Test number
    636712083189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,743 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,743 miles
    Test number
    206160582404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,713 miles (+5,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,713 miles
    Test number
    836009072197
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass128,941 miles (+5,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    275705671121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass123,069 miles (+6,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    123,069 miles
    Test number
    211716580403
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass116,431 miles (+4,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,431 miles
    Test number
    302819669123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,997 miles
    Test number
    593566438096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 NSO

Does LM54 NSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 NSO expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NSO?
The MOT on LM54 NSO expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 NSO done?
LM54 NSO was recorded at 179,103 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has LM54 NSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NSO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 NSO 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 NSO find?
LM54 NSO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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