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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR54 FRVMOT history

LR54 FRV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

LR54 FRV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
183,694 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FRV was last recorded at 183,694 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 4,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,128 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,566 miles
Average per year
7,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,694 miles
  • 2023 – 179,128 miles
  • 2022 – 174,182 miles
  • 2021 – 171,236 miles
  • 2020 – 169,701 miles
  • 2019 – 165,081 miles
  • 2018 – 156,071 miles
  • 2017 – 147,277 miles
  • 2016 – 133,354 miles
  • 2015 – 126,362 miles
  • 2014 – 119,528 miles
  • 2013 – 109,298 miles
  • 2012 – 100,388 miles
  • 2011 – 91,226 miles
  • 2010 – 81,285 miles
  • 2009 – 72,523 miles
  • 2008 – 64,550 miles
  • 2007 – 57,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,694 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,694 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,694 miles
    Test number
    171585642579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,128 miles
    Test number
    238260936225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,128 miles (+4,946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,128 miles
    Test number
    424002641164
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass174,182 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,182 miles
    Test number
    782567626100
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail174,172 miles (+2,936)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,172 miles
    Test number
    981497799928
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, within 30 cms of seat belt mounting, in drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, within 30 cms of seat belt mounting, in drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill covers fitted, unable to fully assess outer sills

  6. Pass171,236 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,236 miles
    Test number
    110024437011
    • MinorRear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail171,236 miles (+1,535)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,236 miles
    Test number
    302369588468
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,701 miles
    Test number
    661277183852
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail169,701 miles (+4,620)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,701 miles
    Test number
    960958597848
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass165,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,081 miles
    Test number
    901677090144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail165,081 miles (+9,010)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,081 miles
    Test number
    516278125083
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side light and fog light not working (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass156,071 miles (+8,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,071 miles
    Test number
    842131528712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass147,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,277 miles
    Test number
    100594637089
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  14. Fail147,277 miles (+13,923)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,277 miles
    Test number
    104150843956
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,354 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,354 miles
    Test number
    501188836246
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail133,345 miles (+6,983)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    921213674564
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass126,362 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    372482910710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,528 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    337844644256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail119,467 miles (+10,169)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    706322644206
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass109,298 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    369204833473
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail109,296 miles (+8,908)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    415192533290
    • FailureInner Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass100,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    307491142429
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail100,388 miles (+9,162)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    526671342200
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail91,226 miles (+9,941)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    388332271221
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass81,285 miles (+8,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    363325840251
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass72,523 miles (+7,973)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    744239839247
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY DOWN ON PERFORMANSE

  27. Pass64,550 miles (+6,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    284716938204
    • NoteSUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

  28. Pass57,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    161270237140
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs slightly faided

Questions about LR54 FRV

Does LR54 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 FRV expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FRV?
The MOT on LR54 FRV expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 FRV done?
LR54 FRV was recorded at 183,694 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 7,248 miles a year.
Has LR54 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FRV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 FRV 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 FRV find?
LR54 FRV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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