BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM54 UDJMOT history
LM54 UDJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 237,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 237,966 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 UDJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 UDJ was last recorded at 237,966 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 5,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 232,669 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,297 miles
- Average per year
- 8,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 237,966 miles
- 2025 – 232,669 miles
- 2024 – 224,832 miles
- 2023 – 212,889 miles
- 2022 – 202,830 miles
- 2021 – 197,932 miles
- 2020 – 184,154 miles
- 2019 – 178,195 miles
- 2018 – 174,045 miles
- 2017 – 171,189 miles
- 2016 – 166,979 miles
- 2015 – 161,960 miles
- 2014 – 152,713 miles
- 2013 – 144,951 miles
- 2012 – 136,799 miles
- 2011 – 126,399 miles
- 2010 – 113,930 miles
- 2009 – 103,360 miles
- 2008 – 91,878 miles
- 2007 – 69,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass237,966 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Both rear tyres worn near to limits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass237,966 miles (+5,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 237,966 miles
- Test number
- 408621233474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass232,669 miles (+7,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 232,669 miles
- Test number
- 731632856087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass224,832 miles (+11,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 224,832 miles
- Test number
- 662626312417
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass212,889 miles (+10,059)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 212,889 miles
- Test number
- 392475781060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass202,830 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 202,830 miles
- Test number
- 946704872926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,826 miles (+4,894)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,826 miles
- Test number
- 827650049179
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass197,932 miles (+13,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 197,932 miles
- Test number
- 272418660806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass184,154 miles (+5,959)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 184,154 miles
- Test number
- 189139458615
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met requirements
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,195 miles (+4,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 178,195 miles
- Test number
- 822105473633
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,045 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 174,045 miles
- Test number
- 663449834047
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn near to limits
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
Fail174,045 miles (+2,856)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,045 miles
- Test number
- 694336959165
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn near to limits
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link
Pass171,189 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 171,189 miles
- Test number
- 186543607893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,986 miles (+4,007)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,986 miles
- Test number
- 532084494748
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring corroderd
Pass166,979 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 166,979 miles
- Test number
- 198302904514
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Fail166,979 miles (+5,019)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,979 miles
- Test number
- 833148702987
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
Pass161,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 161,960 miles
- Test number
- 435276765005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,960 miles (+9,247)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,960 miles
- Test number
- 169675155481
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front (rear) suspension arm bushes starting to go soft and have slight movement
Pass152,713 miles (+7,762)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 152,713 miles
- Test number
- 668062844039
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode
Pass144,951 miles (+8,152)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 144,951 miles
- Test number
- 115914943430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on dash
Pass136,799 miles (+10,400)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 136,799 miles
- Test number
- 205052462033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,399 miles (+12,469)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 126,399 miles
- Test number
- 879958961075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,930 miles (+10,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,930 miles
- Test number
- 503778850007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass103,360 miles (+11,482)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 103,360 miles
- Test number
- 620841369047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass91,878 miles (+22,086)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 91,878 miles
- Test number
- 904288718294
- NoteNsf washers adjust, still clearing screen
- NoteSlight leak from os diff driveshaft output seal
- NoteWipers slight smear still clears screen
Pass69,792 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,792 miles
- Test number
- 654221487263
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust braket is slightly weakend due to rust
- NoteO/s/r diff seal is slightly leaking oil.
Questions about LM54 UDJ
- Does LM54 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UDJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 UDJ?
- The MOT on LM54 UDJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 UDJ done?
- LM54 UDJ was recorded at 237,966 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,993 miles a year.
- Has LM54 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 UDJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM54 UDJ 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 UDJ find?
- LM54 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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