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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LR54 FPUMOT history

LR54 FPU is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

LR54 FPU 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 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
134,621 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FPU was last recorded at 134,621 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,295 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,621 miles
  • 2022 – 134,295 miles
  • 2021 – 133,571 miles
  • 2020 – 132,444 miles
  • 2019 – 131,000 miles
  • 2018 – 128,724 miles
  • 2017 – 126,251 miles
  • 2016 – 122,238 miles
  • 2015 – 117,997 miles
  • 2013 – 107,482 miles
  • 2012 – 89,492 miles
  • 2011 – 73,293 miles
  • 2010 – 55,705 miles
  • 2009 – 40,459 miles
  • 2008 – 25,916 miles
  • 2007 – 17,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,621 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front tyre getting low 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust clamps starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,621 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,621 miles
    Test number
    183805707908
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass134,295 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,295 miles
    Test number
    959517519391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,571 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    455104372395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,444 miles (+1,444)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    472639198670
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front mirror

  5. Pass131,000 miles (+2,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,000 miles
    Test number
    970587728175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    320253959547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail128,724 miles (+2,473)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,724 miles
    Test number
    761404576307
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass126,251 miles (+4,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,251 miles
    Test number
    255492611467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass122,238 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    829801497936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps starting to crack

  10. Fail122,228 miles (+4,231)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,228 miles
    Test number
    975831095881
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps starting to crack

  11. Pass117,997 miles (+10,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    986775855046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,482 miles (+17,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    476641163228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,492 miles (+16,199)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    769442062228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,293 miles (+17,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,293 miles
    Test number
    338239361204
    • NoteOil leak at final drive input seal.

  15. Pass55,705 miles (+15,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    531787760277
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges of tread.

  16. Pass40,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,459 miles
    Test number
    244168669277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail40,459 miles (+14,543)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,459 miles
    Test number
    962428569214
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass25,916 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    222190868286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,970 miles
    Test number
    140557367219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 FPU

Does LR54 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 FPU expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FPU?
The MOT on LR54 FPU expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 FPU done?
LR54 FPU was recorded at 134,621 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has LR54 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FPU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LR54 FPU 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 FPU find?
LR54 FPU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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