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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 TMXMOT history

LM54 TMX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 300,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LM54 TMX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
300,819 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TMX was last recorded at 300,819 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 24,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,102 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
24,717 miles
Average per year
16,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 300,819 miles
  • 2020 – 276,102 miles
  • 2019 – 257,735 miles
  • 2018 – 232,611 miles
  • 2017 – 218,800 miles
  • 2016 – 199,777 miles
  • 2015 – 190,044 miles
  • 2014 – 187,134 miles
  • 2013 – 157,331 miles
  • 2012 – 146,028 miles
  • 2011 – 130,304 miles
  • 2010 – 113,395 miles
  • 2009 – 95,434 miles
  • 2008 – 73,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,819 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside front wheel inner rim buckled

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    300,819 miles
    Test number
    447122183631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail300,819 miles (+24,717)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,819 miles
    Test number
    357176535181
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass276,102 miles (+18,367)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    276,102 miles
    Test number
    449010088587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass257,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    257,735 miles
    Test number
    661837295304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail257,735 miles (+25,124)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,735 miles
    Test number
    982872619116
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,611 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    232,611 miles
    Test number
    258680302110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear section of main brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail232,587 miles (+13,787)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,587 miles
    Test number
    683354418714
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear section of main brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass218,800 miles (+19,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    218,800 miles
    Test number
    528067619374
    • AdvisoryEnd of brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim buckled

  9. Pass199,777 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    199,777 miles
    Test number
    745752914912
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just meets minimum MOT requirement
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim buckled

  10. Fail199,757 miles (+9,713)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,757 miles
    Test number
    828462373816
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner rim buckled

  11. Pass190,044 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    190,044 miles
    Test number
    347431404185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass187,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    187,134 miles
    Test number
    368547384204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 1mm outer edge

  13. Fail187,134 miles (+10,715)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,134 miles
    Test number
    106247384267
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 1mm outer edge

  14. Pass176,419 miles (+19,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    176,419 miles
    Test number
    288159174041
    • 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)

  15. Pass157,331 miles (+11,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    157,331 miles
    Test number
    616525383021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass146,028 miles (+15,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    146,028 miles
    Test number
    586796772070
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass130,304 miles (+16,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,304 miles
    Test number
    788267881027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass113,395 miles (+17,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    941775960086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,434 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    150557589450
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass95,434 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    630367689086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,411 miles (+21,379)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    342002209013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Pass73,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    700308028073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 TMX

Does LM54 TMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TMX expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TMX?
The MOT on LM54 TMX expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TMX done?
LM54 TMX was recorded at 300,819 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 16,407 miles a year.
Has LM54 TMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TMX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 TMX 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 TMX find?
LM54 TMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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