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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 NWPMOT history

LM54 NWP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LM54 NWP blue 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 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
102,681 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 NWP was last recorded at 102,681 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 1,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,808 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,873 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,681 miles
  • 2024 – 100,808 miles
  • 2022 – 96,652 miles
  • 2021 – 94,244 miles
  • 2020 – 91,057 miles
  • 2019 – 87,189 miles
  • 2017 – 83,934 miles
  • 2016 – 79,182 miles
  • 2015 – 76,017 miles
  • 2014 – 72,917 miles
  • 2013 – 69,835 miles
  • 2012 – 67,919 miles
  • 2011 – 66,120 miles
  • 2010 – 63,941 miles
  • 2009 – 61,289 miles
  • 2008 – 58,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,681 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box mount broken/ causing an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,681 miles (+1,873)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    545132551267
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box mount broken/ causing an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil 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))

  2. Pass100,808 miles (+4,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    917519023964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,652 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    361422550259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,244 miles (+3,187)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,244 miles
    Test number
    615381207917
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    720826774357
    • 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))

  6. Fail91,057 miles (+3,868)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    865230017323
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (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))

  7. Pass87,189 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,189 miles
    Test number
    622805965179
    • AdvisoryAll covers fitted

  8. Pass83,934 miles (+4,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    708388880143
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres close to legal limit

  9. Pass79,182 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    362243803731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,017 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,017 miles
    Test number
    699651215176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,008 miles (+3,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    158178605155
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass72,917 miles (+3,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    288952204185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass69,835 miles (+1,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    825009083003
    • 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)

  14. Pass67,919 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,919 miles
    Test number
    666239362070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,120 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    715403561057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,941 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    154975360486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,289 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    680992449052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,360 miles
    Test number
    972711398076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,360 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,360 miles
    Test number
    893601098004
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 NWP

Does LM54 NWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 NWP expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NWP?
The MOT on LM54 NWP expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 NWP done?
LM54 NWP was recorded at 102,681 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has LM54 NWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NWP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 NWP 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 NWP find?
LM54 NWP failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box mount broken/ causing an exhaust leak; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole, and 5 more.

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