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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 OLUMOT history

LM54 OLU is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

LM54 OLU silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,836 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OLU was last recorded at 171,836 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 6,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,385 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,451 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,836 miles
  • 2025 – 165,385 miles
  • 2024 – 158,502 miles
  • 2023 – 151,417 miles
  • 2022 – 144,414 miles
  • 2021 – 136,409 miles
  • 2020 – 130,056 miles
  • 2019 – 121,192 miles
  • 2018 – 114,626 miles
  • 2017 – 108,091 miles
  • 2016 – 98,690 miles
  • 2015 – 90,057 miles
  • 2014 – 88,169 miles
  • 2013 – 79,453 miles
  • 2012 – 70,728 miles
  • 2011 – 59,011 miles
  • 2009 – 51,585 miles
  • 2008 – 42,782 miles
  • 2007 – 34,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Corrosion to rear floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,836 miles (+6,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,836 miles
    Test number
    923549053738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,385 miles (+6,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,385 miles
    Test number
    379931227063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,502 miles (+218)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,502 miles
    Test number
    187010029916
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor
    • AdvisoryN/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill + underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail158,284 miles (+6,867)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,284 miles
    Test number
    408076657878
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor
    • AdvisoryN/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F suspension top mount rubber bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill + underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass151,417 miles (+7,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,417 miles
    Test number
    725635893488
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass144,414 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,414 miles
    Test number
    460568422557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,409 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    792457776011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,056 miles (+8,864)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    840818441796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,192 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    863153348243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,626 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    279974873556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,091 miles (+9,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,091 miles
    Test number
    321295785158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,690 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    953381274039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,057 miles (+1,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,057 miles
    Test number
    698653065042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass88,169 miles (+8,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    795954584048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass79,453 miles (+8,725)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    327628083036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass70,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    447029982014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,728 miles (+11,717)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    576527682079
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,011 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,011 miles
    Test number
    886528481037
    • 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)

  19. Pass51,585 miles (+8,803)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    933975849360
    • NoteNeartside rear wheel trim is missing
    • NotePlastic cover underneath engine is damaged
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light is on

  20. Pass42,782 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    614042008315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,875 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    953106468011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,100 miles
    Test number
    590231017394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OLU

Does LM54 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OLU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OLU?
The MOT on LM54 OLU is valid until 31 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 OLU done?
LM54 OLU was recorded at 171,836 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has LM54 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OLU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 OLU 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 OLU find?
LM54 OLU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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