BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LM54 NWRMOT history
LM54 NWR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 46,939 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,520 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 NWR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 NWR was last recorded at 46,939 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,444 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 495 miles
- Average per year
- 1,520 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,939 miles
- 2025 – 46,444 miles
- 2024 – 45,858 miles
- 2023 – 44,842 miles
- 2022 – 43,665 miles
- 2021 – 42,116 miles
- 2020 – 40,214 miles
- 2019 – 38,579 miles
- 2018 – 36,936 miles
- 2017 – 35,196 miles
- 2016 – 33,650 miles
- 2015 – 32,301 miles
- 2014 – 30,793 miles
- 2013 – 29,527 miles
- 2012 – 28,292 miles
- 2011 – 27,136 miles
- 2010 – 26,462 miles
- 2009 – 25,268 miles
- 2008 – 23,259 miles
- 2007 – 18,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,939 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,939 miles (+495)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 46,939 miles
- Test number
- 904320380278
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,444 miles (+586)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2026
- Odometer
- 46,444 miles
- Test number
- 361485068269
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass45,858 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 45,858 miles
- Test number
- 809877114120
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,842 miles (+1,177)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 44,842 miles
- Test number
- 569016880681
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm + cracking to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm + cracking to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass43,665 miles (+1,549)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 43,665 miles
- Test number
- 654616533236
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,116 miles (+171)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 42,116 miles
- Test number
- 300777398477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail41,945 miles (+1,731)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,945 miles
- Test number
- 197043169295
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,214 miles (+1,635)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 40,214 miles
- Test number
- 835433375137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,579 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2020
- Odometer
- 38,579 miles
- Test number
- 877553298453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,936 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 36,936 miles
- Test number
- 695348183223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,935 miles (+1,739)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,935 miles
- Test number
- 106655342402
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backplate touching the disc
Pass35,196 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 35,196 miles
- Test number
- 548786338349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,650 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 33,650 miles
- Test number
- 672795980052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,301 miles (+1,508)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,301 miles
- Test number
- 469207325121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,793 miles
- Test number
- 445097104165
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAge cracks and small cuts to both front and both rear tyres.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,793 miles (+1,266)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 30,793 miles
- Test number
- 789867604180
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAge cracks and small cuts to both front and both rear tyres.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,527 miles (+1,235)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 29,527 miles
- Test number
- 889092213121
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSmall cracks to both front and both rear tyre sidewalls.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,292 miles (+1,156)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,292 miles
- Test number
- 275478802186
- NoteSmall cracks to nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls and treads.
Pass27,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,136 miles
- Test number
- 429959811110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,136 miles (+674)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,136 miles
- Test number
- 245212411439
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass26,462 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 26,462 miles
- Test number
- 651361430128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,434 miles (+1,166)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,434 miles
- Test number
- 200697120197
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNear side front wheel arch damaged
Pass25,268 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 25,268 miles
- Test number
- 392952639110
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteWipers streaky
Fail25,268 miles (+2,009)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,268 miles
- Test number
- 982212339146
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteWipers streaky
Pass23,259 miles (+4,846)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 23,259 miles
- Test number
- 961755538168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 18,413 miles
- Test number
- 914437497174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 NWR
- Does LM54 NWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 NWR is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 NWR?
- The MOT on LM54 NWR is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 NWR done?
- LM54 NWR was recorded at 46,939 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
- Has LM54 NWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 NWR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LM54 NWR 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 NWR find?
- LM54 NWR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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