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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.

LM54 OMJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass121,537 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass103,355 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,355 miles
    Test number
    924154374863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass81,605 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    255598227526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. Pass72,892 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    755026860452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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))
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass56,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    659882672382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass47,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    818512665167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. Pass27,788 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,788 miles
    Test number
    789915743117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,577 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,577 miles
    Test number
    169887962156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,561 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,561 miles
    Test number
    266508661112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,952 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    334747440183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,641 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,641 miles
    Test number
    470645539111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,395 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    202893068477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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