
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LM54 OMJMOT history
LM54 OMJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 121,537 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 OMJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 OMJ was last recorded at 121,537 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,526 miles · 17 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 5,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,537 miles
- 2024 – 116,518 miles
- 2023 – 103,355 miles
- 2022 – 93,515 miles
- 2021 – 86,879 miles
- 2020 – 86,027 miles
- 2019 – 81,605 miles
- 2018 – 72,892 miles
- 2017 – 65,367 miles
- 2016 – 56,405 miles
- 2015 – 47,178 miles
- 2014 – 36,899 miles
- 2013 – 27,788 miles
- 2012 – 26,577 miles
- 2011 – 24,561 miles
- 2010 – 22,952 miles
- 2009 – 20,641 miles
- 2008 – 17,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,537 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 121,537 miles
- Test number
- 526355899004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,526 miles (+5,008)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,526 miles
- Test number
- 864767587484
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,518 miles (+13,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,518 miles
- Test number
- 564927834598
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,355 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 103,355 miles
- Test number
- 924154374863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,050 miles (+9,535)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,050 miles
- Test number
- 467908277521
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryT.P.M.S. Indicates a low tyre pressure
Pass93,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 93,515 miles
- Test number
- 225227001861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Fail93,515 miles (+6,636)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,515 miles
- Test number
- 976480670203
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Pass86,879 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 86,879 miles
- Test number
- 935194612284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,877 miles (+850)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,877 miles
- Test number
- 645622651836
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 86,027 miles
- Test number
- 879743509105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,027 miles (+4,422)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,027 miles
- Test number
- 332188824658
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,605 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 81,605 miles
- Test number
- 255598227526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,392 miles (+8,500)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,392 miles
- Test number
- 700071830505
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass72,892 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,892 miles
- Test number
- 755026860452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,579 miles (+7,212)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,579 miles
- Test number
- 711039100426
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,367 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,367 miles
- Test number
- 887524841830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,353 miles (+8,948)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,353 miles
- Test number
- 416810248279
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,405 miles
- Test number
- 659882672382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,405 miles (+9,227)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,405 miles
- Test number
- 826139975909
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass47,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 47,178 miles
- Test number
- 818512665167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,175 miles (+10,276)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 705892465136
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass36,899 miles (+304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 36,899 miles
- Test number
- 695421474170
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail36,595 miles (+8,807)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,595 miles
- Test number
- 747984064182
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust support bracket corroded and broken
Pass27,788 miles (+1,211)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 27,788 miles
- Test number
- 789915743117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,577 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,577 miles
- Test number
- 169887962156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,561 miles (+1,609)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,561 miles
- Test number
- 266508661112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,952 miles (+2,311)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 22,952 miles
- Test number
- 334747440183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,641 miles (+3,246)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,641 miles
- Test number
- 470645539111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,395 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 17,395 miles
- Test number
- 202893068477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,374 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,374 miles
- Test number
- 211324508044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM54 OMJ
- Does LM54 OMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OMJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 OMJ?
- The MOT on LM54 OMJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 OMJ done?
- LM54 OMJ was recorded at 121,537 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,801 miles a year.
- Has LM54 OMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 OMJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM54 OMJ 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 OMJ find?
- LM54 OMJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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