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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 OLRMOT history

LM54 OLR is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LM54 OLR black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,908 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 OLR was last recorded at 167,908 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,338 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
570 miles
Average per year
6,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,908 miles
  • 2025 – 167,338 miles
  • 2024 – 166,267 miles
  • 2023 – 164,691 miles
  • 2022 – 162,196 miles
  • 2021 – 157,562 miles
  • 2020 – 154,504 miles
  • 2019 – 150,456 miles
  • 2018 – 147,527 miles
  • 2017 – 138,297 miles
  • 2016 – 135,006 miles
  • 2015 – 127,412 miles
  • 2013 – 120,597 miles
  • 2012 – 106,541 miles
  • 2011 – 92,537 miles
  • 2010 – 78,844 miles
  • 2009 – 62,625 miles
  • 2007 – 43,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,908 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,908 miles (+570)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,908 miles
    Test number
    847567447433
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,338 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,338 miles
    Test number
    569473998569
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,267 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,267 miles
    Test number
    842370395834
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,691 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,691 miles
    Test number
    879622880741
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail164,691 miles (+2,495)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,691 miles
    Test number
    971990415555
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,196 miles (+4,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,196 miles
    Test number
    128326206516
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,562 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,562 miles
    Test number
    186035462951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,504 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,504 miles
    Test number
    664562380396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,456 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,456 miles
    Test number
    200507785613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,527 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,527 miles
    Test number
    876877309946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail147,527 miles (+9,230)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,527 miles
    Test number
    139940865090
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass138,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,297 miles
    Test number
    372829265035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,297 miles (+3,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,297 miles
    Test number
    645374302358
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass135,006 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,006 miles
    Test number
    272648619049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,003 miles (+7,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,003 miles
    Test number
    153953249461
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail127,412 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    736662595058
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass127,412 miles (+6,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    775462695023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass120,597 miles (+14,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    758840643272
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass106,541 miles (+14,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,541 miles
    Test number
    317247282127
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass92,537 miles (+13,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    286613481403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,844 miles (+16,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    153713480138
    • 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)

  22. Pass62,625 miles (+19,374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    703186759125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,251 miles
    Test number
    574902567377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OLR

Does LM54 OLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OLR expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OLR?
The MOT on LM54 OLR expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OLR done?
LM54 OLR was recorded at 167,908 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
Has LM54 OLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OLR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 OLR 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 OLR find?
LM54 OLR failed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.

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