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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LR54 EOVMOT history

LR54 EOV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LR54 EOV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,796 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EOV was last recorded at 158,796 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,784 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,796 miles
  • 2025 – 157,304 miles
  • 2024 – 153,968 miles
  • 2023 – 149,761 miles
  • 2022 – 146,983 miles
  • 2020 – 143,134 miles
  • 2019 – 138,811 miles
  • 2018 – 134,099 miles
  • 2017 – 129,295 miles
  • 2016 – 123,391 miles
  • 2015 – 116,220 miles
  • 2014 – 110,521 miles
  • 2013 – 105,087 miles
  • 2012 – 100,582 miles
  • 2011 – 94,070 miles
  • 2010 – 85,918 miles
  • 2009 – 76,926 miles
  • 2008 – 68,151 miles
  • 2007 – 59,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,796 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside front top strut mount bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front top strut mounts slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,796 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,796 miles
    Test number
    599243458021
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,784 miles (+1,480)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,784 miles
    Test number
    169303511001
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning + Brake light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning +.Brake light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,304 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    430045808565
    • AdvisoryNearside front top strut mount bush deteriorating

  4. Fail157,301 miles (+3,333)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,301 miles
    Test number
    153496523033
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front top strut mount bush deteriorating

  5. Pass153,968 miles (+4,207)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,968 miles
    Test number
    946268420216
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass149,761 miles (+2,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    100540904733
    • AdvisoryBoth front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass146,983 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    745711957008
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,982 miles (+3,848)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,982 miles
    Test number
    206117225608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    522105561948
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components

  10. Fail143,134 miles (+4,323)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    737847258085
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hiding some components

  11. Pass138,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    239819609665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,811 miles (+4,712)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    582657237973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass134,099 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    380199048109
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat tilt release handle broken
    • AdvisoryHazard switch cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear centre seat belt

  14. Fail134,099 miles (+4,804)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    699895853745
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat tilt release handle broken
    • AdvisoryHazard switch cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear centre seat belt

  15. Pass129,295 miles (+34)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,295 miles
    Test number
    367467667819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

  16. Fail129,261 miles (+5,870)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,261 miles
    Test number
    450236855057
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

  17. Pass123,391 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,391 miles
    Test number
    666356847573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

  18. Fail123,390 miles (+7,170)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    577842150740
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under-tray blocking view of components

  19. Pass116,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,220 miles
    Test number
    730164415065
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  20. Fail116,220 miles (+5,699)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,220 miles
    Test number
    183109421931
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  21. Pass110,521 miles (+5,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    625331514307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass105,087 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    908186313348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail105,083 miles (+4,501)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    348155413329
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass100,582 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    607478542393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,070 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    799760021342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,064 miles (+8,146)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,064 miles
    Test number
    949319711369
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  27. Pass85,918 miles (+8,992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    720176090226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,926 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    974980689275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,151 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,151 miles
    Test number
    942300488273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass59,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    871069977268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 EOV

Does LR54 EOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 EOV is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EOV?
The MOT on LR54 EOV is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 EOV done?
LR54 EOV was recorded at 158,796 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,308 miles a year.
Has LR54 EOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EOV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 EOV 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 EOV find?
LR54 EOV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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