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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LR54 HKFMOT history

LR54 HKF is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

LR54 HKF silver 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 15 Dec 2024
Mileage
83,156 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 HKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 HKF was last recorded at 83,156 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,057 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,156 miles
  • 2022 – 75,503 miles
  • 2021 – 70,887 miles
  • 2020 – 65,682 miles
  • 2019 – 61,871 miles
  • 2018 – 57,022 miles
  • 2017 – 53,879 miles
  • 2016 – 51,654 miles
  • 2014 – 46,480 miles
  • 2013 – 41,926 miles
  • 2012 – 37,389 miles
  • 2010 – 30,575 miles
  • 2008 – 21,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,156 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear indicator on (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,156 miles (+99)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    978150842561
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,057 miles (+7,554)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    320139127556
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass75,503 miles (+4,616)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    791839225055
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass70,887 miles (+5,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    355514282078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass65,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    776100282515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail65,681 miles (+3,810)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    364362504586
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,871 miles (+4,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    582262832116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 very close to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,022 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,022 miles
    Test number
    331045691442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,020 miles (+255)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    743654469318
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipes , marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear , leaking , marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Both ends splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre approaching wear markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,765 miles (+2,886)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    851316648590
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    368559498388
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail53,879 miles (+2,225)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    550883322608
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass51,654 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    124664373686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear indicator on (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail51,652 miles (+5,172)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    744664831656
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear indicator on (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass46,480 miles (+4,554)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    585745664253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on

  16. Pass41,926 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    297192633231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail41,925 miles (+4,536)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    835031033219
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass37,389 miles (+6,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,389 miles
    Test number
    485598002216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass30,575 miles (+8,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    340319130235
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass21,853 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    180698248219
    • NoteDamage to offside rear outer sill
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  21. Fail21,850 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,850 miles
    Test number
    393487648264
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear outer sill
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LR54 HKF

Does LR54 HKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 HKF expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 HKF?
The MOT on LR54 HKF expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 HKF done?
LR54 HKF was recorded at 83,156 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has LR54 HKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 HKF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 HKF 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 HKF find?
LR54 HKF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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