
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc
LM54 TSXMOT history
LM54 TSX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 141,328 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 TSX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 TSX was last recorded at 141,328 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 7,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 133,694 miles · 18 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,634 miles
- Average per year
- 6,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,328 miles
- 2023 – 133,694 miles
- 2022 – 121,515 miles
- 2021 – 108,454 miles
- 2020 – 99,210 miles
- 2019 – 90,589 miles
- 2018 – 82,778 miles
- 2017 – 74,467 miles
- 2016 – 67,811 miles
- 2015 – 61,729 miles
- 2014 – 56,391 miles
- 2013 – 50,171 miles
- 2012 – 44,099 miles
- 2011 – 43,073 miles
- 2010 – 39,881 miles
- 2009 – 36,153 miles
- 2008 – 31,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,328 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,328 miles
- Test number
- 376900915938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,694 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 133,694 miles
- Test number
- 285511255725
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail133,694 miles (+12,179)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,694 miles
- Test number
- 275645626434
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass121,515 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 121,515 miles
- Test number
- 329752920238
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on nearside rear inner wheel arch area
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
Fail121,515 miles (+13,061)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,515 miles
- Test number
- 211007879322
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on nearside rear inner wheel arch area
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
Pass108,454 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 108,454 miles
- Test number
- 346056091620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail108,453 miles (+9,243)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,453 miles
- Test number
- 651904253441
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,210 miles (+8,621)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,210 miles
- Test number
- 798485666027
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed On CV Boot (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,589 miles (+7,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,589 miles
- Test number
- 236242134218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,778 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 82,778 miles
- Test number
- 193399549965
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,760 miles (+8,293)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,760 miles
- Test number
- 587851021588
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,467 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 74,467 miles
- Test number
- 642957911756
- AdvisoryFront blades spliting on ends!
Pass67,811 miles (+6,082)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 67,811 miles
- Test number
- 293652591398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,729 miles (+5,338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,729 miles
- Test number
- 395246981887
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 248940494228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,391 miles (+6,220)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 727760894213
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass50,171 miles (+6,072)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,171 miles
- Test number
- 879051193261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,099 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,099 miles
- Test number
- 346454782263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,097 miles (+1,024)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,097 miles
- Test number
- 528137072238
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NotePad warning light on
Pass43,073 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,073 miles
- Test number
- 366668291212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,881 miles (+3,728)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,881 miles
- Test number
- 130765680237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,153 miles (+5,013)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 36,153 miles
- Test number
- 362132689253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on the outer edges
- NoteLower engine cover fitted
- NoteOuter sill mouldings fitted
- NoteSmall stone chips in the windscreen
Pass31,140 miles (+5,703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,140 miles
- Test number
- 353772858275
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass25,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 25,437 miles
- Test number
- 351968408099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 TSX
- Does LM54 TSX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 TSX expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 TSX?
- The MOT on LM54 TSX expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 TSX done?
- LM54 TSX was recorded at 141,328 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 6,910 miles a year.
- Has LM54 TSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 TSX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 TSX 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 TSX find?
- LM54 TSX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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