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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR54 AVPMOT history

LR54 AVP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 243,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

LR54 AVP 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 24 Nov 2022
Mileage
243,216 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 AVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 AVP was last recorded at 243,216 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 14,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,065 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14,151 miles
Average per year
11,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 243,216 miles
  • 2021 – 229,065 miles
  • 2020 – 204,867 miles
  • 2019 – 191,965 miles
  • 2018 – 178,361 miles
  • 2017 – 164,185 miles
  • 2016 – 155,418 miles
  • 2015 – 148,957 miles
  • 2014 – 141,192 miles
  • 2013 – 132,638 miles
  • 2012 – 122,623 miles
  • 2011 – 112,517 miles
  • 2010 – 97,013 miles
  • 2009 – 91,761 miles
  • 2008 – 77,874 miles
  • 2007 – 60,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail243,216 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail243,216 miles (+14,151)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,216 miles
    Test number
    654135490182
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass229,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,065 miles
    Test number
    662780540035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail229,065 miles (+24,198)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,065 miles
    Test number
    568806043727
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass204,867 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,867 miles
    Test number
    801518425200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail204,866 miles (+12,901)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,866 miles
    Test number
    493743382605
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass191,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,965 miles
    Test number
    517619876666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail191,965 miles (+13,604)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,965 miles
    Test number
    771162489061
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) missing pad broken. (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass178,361 miles (+14,176)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,361 miles
    Test number
    120824410619
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParing brake performance only just met.

  9. Pass164,185 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,185 miles
    Test number
    646175049820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,418 miles
    Test number
    977622252750
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires worn on inner edge

  11. Fail155,415 miles (+6,458)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,415 miles
    Test number
    797074273725
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tires worn on inner edge

  12. Pass148,957 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,957 miles
    Test number
    871626541185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,192 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,192 miles
    Test number
    277592514338
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail141,192 miles (+8,554)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,192 miles
    Test number
    455762214419
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass132,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    928786803306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail132,638 miles (+10,015)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    875896803343
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass122,623 miles (+10,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,623 miles
    Test number
    425205302412
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass112,517 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    185208891219
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs worn.

  19. Fail112,517 miles (+15,504)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    716378291246
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge.
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs worn.

  20. Pass97,013 miles (+5,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,013 miles
    Test number
    493940110375
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLEY WORN

  21. Pass91,761 miles (+13,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,761 miles
    Test number
    520211209329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,874 miles (+17,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,874 miles
    Test number
    472890898209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    544774687244
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LR54 AVP

Does LR54 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 AVP expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 AVP?
The MOT on LR54 AVP expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 AVP done?
LR54 AVP was recorded at 243,216 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 11,899 miles a year.
Has LR54 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 AVP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 AVP 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 AVP find?
LR54 AVP failed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 minor defect: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front exhaust system insecure; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 6 more.

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