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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.

LM54 TSX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,328 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass141,328 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,328 miles
    Test number
    376900915938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass74,467 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,467 miles
    Test number
    642957911756
    • AdvisoryFront blades spliting on ends!
  13. Pass67,811 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    293652591398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass56,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    248940494228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass50,171 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    879051193261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    346454782263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. Pass39,881 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,881 miles
    Test number
    130765680237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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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