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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 UDUMOT history

LM54 UDU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

LM54 UDU blue 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 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
191,731 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UDU was last recorded at 191,731 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 4,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,917 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,814 miles
Average per year
10,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,731 miles
  • 2023 – 186,917 miles
  • 2021 – 182,557 miles
  • 2020 – 177,110 miles
  • 2019 – 167,672 miles
  • 2018 – 160,638 miles
  • 2017 – 153,233 miles
  • 2016 – 147,534 miles
  • 2015 – 134,963 miles
  • 2014 – 122,245 miles
  • 2013 – 108,604 miles
  • 2012 – 95,942 miles
  • 2011 – 71,942 miles
  • 2009 – 59,955 miles
  • 2008 – 31,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,731 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,731 miles (+4,814)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,731 miles
    Test number
    132256426670
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,917 miles (+4,360)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,917 miles
    Test number
    787973303429
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass182,557 miles (+5,447)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    338895154705
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,110 miles (+9,438)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,110 miles
    Test number
    820561853800
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,672 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,672 miles
    Test number
    224110588199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,638 miles (+7,000)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,638 miles
    Test number
    353253390087
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,638 miles
    Test number
    667476164254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Fail160,638 miles (+7,405)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,638 miles
    Test number
    721585778840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  9. Pass153,233 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,233 miles
    Test number
    416473621536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass147,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,534 miles
    Test number
    301390282648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,534 miles (+12,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,534 miles
    Test number
    790358627672
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass134,963 miles (+12,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    705897205489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,245 miles (+13,641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    122,245 miles
    Test number
    296049344306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,604 miles (+12,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,604 miles
    Test number
    256414043335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    176219442316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,942 miles (+13,092)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    608509642398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,850 miles (+10,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    179343902464
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteAirbag Light On

  18. Pass71,942 miles (+11,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    975614901073
    • NoteAirbag Light
    • NoteRear Brake Pads

  19. Pass59,955 miles (+11,396)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,955 miles
    Test number
    404369649346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,559 miles (+16,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    290726509019
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass31,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    744729908042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UDU

Does LM54 UDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UDU expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UDU?
The MOT on LM54 UDU expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UDU done?
LM54 UDU was recorded at 191,731 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 10,010 miles a year.
Has LM54 UDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UDU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LM54 UDU 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 UDU find?
LM54 UDU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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