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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 OMHMOT history

LM54 OMH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LM54 OMH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,092 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OMH was last recorded at 169,092 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,091 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,092 miles
  • 2025 – 163,839 miles
  • 2023 – 163,818 miles
  • 2022 – 162,682 miles
  • 2021 – 149,593 miles
  • 2020 – 142,290 miles
  • 2019 – 133,928 miles
  • 2018 – 123,781 miles
  • 2017 – 112,972 miles
  • 2016 – 102,465 miles
  • 2015 – 93,383 miles
  • 2014 – 83,745 miles
  • 2013 – 76,111 miles
  • 2012 – 68,714 miles
  • 2011 – 58,747 miles
  • 2010 – 51,244 miles
  • 2009 – 42,432 miles
  • 2008 – 32,306 miles
  • 2007 – 32,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,092 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inenr arches both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Battery tray corroded and has a hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,092 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,092 miles
    Test number
    994680613264
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inenr arches both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,091 miles (+5,252)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,091 miles
    Test number
    510229389924
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inenr arches both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,839 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,839 miles
    Test number
    448655975537
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded and has a hole
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Fail163,836 miles (+18)11 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,836 miles
    Test number
    740218584359
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded and has a hole
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass163,818 miles (+1,136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,818 miles
    Test number
    980631740651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has slight corrosion

  6. Pass162,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    805199491570
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,682 miles (+13,089)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    926482080421
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,593 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,593 miles
    Test number
    650199667852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail149,592 miles (+7,302)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,592 miles
    Test number
    349141983284
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass142,290 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,290 miles
    Test number
    310559486225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,275 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    787390989477
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass133,928 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,928 miles
    Test number
    101563203843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail133,884 miles (+10,103)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,884 miles
    Test number
    456465912688
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass123,781 miles (+10,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    580039291595
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass112,972 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,972 miles
    Test number
    951204523432
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel + offside (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail112,968 miles (+341)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,968 miles
    Test number
    539539888477
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded + offside rear long (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel + offside (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f inner wall

  17. Fail112,627 miles (+10,162)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,627 miles
    Test number
    886896246755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points and battery box corroded

  18. Pass102,465 miles (+9,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,465 miles
    Test number
    916998701428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f indicator light unit slightly in secure

  19. Pass93,383 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    347410325090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    939337104041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail83,745 miles (+7,634)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    885617904004
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    509170113047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail76,111 miles (+7,397)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,111 miles
    Test number
    716180713046
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass68,714 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    746365622069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail68,686 miles (+9,939)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    805290322069
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass58,747 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,747 miles
    Test number
    378020911058
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail58,747 miles (+7,503)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,747 miles
    Test number
    629160511043
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass51,244 miles (+8,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,244 miles
    Test number
    892755810016
    • 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)

  29. Pass42,432 miles (+10,126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    984709119040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre close to wear bars

  30. Pass32,306 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,306 miles
    Test number
    704134828003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    943671157344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OMH

Does LM54 OMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OMH is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OMH?
The MOT on LM54 OMH is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OMH done?
LM54 OMH was recorded at 169,092 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,364 miles a year.
Has LM54 OMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OMH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 OMH 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 OMH find?
LM54 OMH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pad wear light on.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe., and 3 more.

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