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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR54 AVOMOT history

LR54 AVO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

LR54 AVO grey 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 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
167,184 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 AVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 AVO was last recorded at 167,184 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,161 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,023 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,184 miles
  • 2022 – 162,161 miles
  • 2021 – 156,591 miles
  • 2020 – 151,130 miles
  • 2018 – 144,021 miles
  • 2017 – 132,679 miles
  • 2016 – 124,903 miles
  • 2015 – 116,401 miles
  • 2014 – 109,316 miles
  • 2013 – 101,379 miles
  • 2011 – 91,896 miles
  • 2010 – 81,405 miles
  • 2009 – 68,314 miles
  • 2008 – 58,333 miles
  • 2007 – 56,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Slight underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Standard fitment seat belt missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,184 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    544543723074
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,161 miles (+5,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    185512510299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,591 miles (+5,461)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,591 miles
    Test number
    841880352739
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  4. Pass151,130 miles (+7,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,130 miles
    Test number
    200643320413
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  5. Pass144,021 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    941214226531
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  6. Fail144,021 miles (+4,991)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    782325137606
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  7. Pass139,030 miles (+6,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,030 miles
    Test number
    849527947166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass132,679 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,679 miles
    Test number
    727061150308
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing

  9. Fail132,576 miles (+7,673)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,576 miles
    Test number
    166163551347
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing

  10. Pass124,903 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,903 miles
    Test number
    787907126498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,836 miles (+8,435)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    284829904774
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass116,401 miles (+7,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    778686925088
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass109,316 miles (+7,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,316 miles
    Test number
    685591024033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass101,379 miles (+9,483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    638480333088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass91,896 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,896 miles
    Test number
    576544371239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,405 miles (+13,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    401635870248
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,314 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    673432889224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,312 miles (+4,414)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    662921089241
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass63,898 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    901029249017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,333 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    904033058086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    852545127225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 AVO

Does LR54 AVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 AVO expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 AVO?
The MOT on LR54 AVO expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 AVO done?
LR54 AVO was recorded at 167,184 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has LR54 AVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 AVO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LR54 AVO 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 LR54 AVO find?
LR54 AVO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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