
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM54 UUYMOT history
LM54 UUY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 188,623 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 UUY
- 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
- 11 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 UUY was last recorded at 188,623 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 188,618 miles · 27 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 7,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,623 miles
- 2022 – 186,590 miles
- 2020 – 183,422 miles
- 2019 – 180,953 miles
- 2018 – 177,252 miles
- 2017 – 173,075 miles
- 2016 – 168,145 miles
- 2015 – 162,679 miles
- 2014 – 159,828 miles
- 2013 – 155,715 miles
- 2012 – 142,548 miles
- 2011 – 126,131 miles
- 2010 – 111,410 miles
- 2009 – 94,352 miles
- 2008 – 76,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOuter nearside and offside sill covers fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,623 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 188,623 miles
- Test number
- 937594740712
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter nearside and offside sill covers fitted at time of test
Fail188,618 miles (+2,028)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,618 miles
- Test number
- 832738773945
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter nearside and offside sill covers fitted at time of test
Pass186,590 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 186,590 miles
- Test number
- 837239875505
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,590 miles (+3,168)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,590 miles
- Test number
- 750979262762
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,422 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 183,422 miles
- Test number
- 506497897117
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail183,422 miles (+2,469)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,422 miles
- Test number
- 725437430694
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass180,953 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 180,953 miles
- Test number
- 775238128742
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail180,953 miles (+3,701)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,953 miles
- Test number
- 810671330418
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass177,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 177,252 miles
- Test number
- 562773692715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,252 miles (+4,177)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,252 miles
- Test number
- 445214137265
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass173,075 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 173,075 miles
- Test number
- 803984378130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,145 miles (+5,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 168,145 miles
- Test number
- 274519727633
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Pass162,679 miles (+2,851)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 162,679 miles
- Test number
- 986566875075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,828 miles (+4,113)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 159,828 miles
- Test number
- 909381374020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass155,715 miles (+13,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 155,715 miles
- Test number
- 647975873026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,548 miles (+16,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 142,548 miles
- Test number
- 628782432097
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass126,131 miles (+14,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 126,131 miles
- Test number
- 847098701068
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,410 miles (+17,058)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 111,410 miles
- Test number
- 752976710008
- NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
Pass94,352 miles (+17,503)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 94,352 miles
- Test number
- 301768729027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,849 miles
- Test number
- 600587408033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 UUY
- Does LM54 UUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 UUY expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 UUY?
- The MOT on LM54 UUY expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 UUY done?
- LM54 UUY was recorded at 188,623 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 7,377 miles a year.
- Has LM54 UUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 UUY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM54 UUY 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 UUY find?
- LM54 UUY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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