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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LR54 HMCMOT history

LR54 HMC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR54 HMC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,662 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 HMC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 HMC was last recorded at 131,662 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,957 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,705 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,662 miles
  • 2024 – 129,957 miles
  • 2023 – 128,739 miles
  • 2022 – 127,586 miles
  • 2021 – 126,582 miles
  • 2020 – 125,058 miles
  • 2019 – 122,004 miles
  • 2018 – 116,527 miles
  • 2017 – 111,603 miles
  • 2014 – 109,266 miles
  • 2013 – 107,232 miles
  • 2012 – 105,359 miles
  • 2011 – 101,069 miles
  • 2010 – 96,561 miles
  • 2009 – 91,849 miles
  • 2008 – 87,078 miles
  • 2007 – 83,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,662 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,662 miles
    Test number
    386480967720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,957 miles (+1,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    445423305442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,739 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    968276038894
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,586 miles (+1,004)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,586 miles
    Test number
    639632027893
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake could be better

  5. Pass126,582 miles (+1,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    439982476101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,058 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,058 miles
    Test number
    379303707814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads lower also slight pitting to brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,004 miles (+5,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    695838776599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,527 miles
    Test number
    797604085523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,527 miles (+4,924)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,527 miles
    Test number
    711735086068
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,603 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    630111871790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,266 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,266 miles
    Test number
    105753414460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,232 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    175177913078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,359 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    185456102091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,069 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    717123711011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,561 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,561 miles
    Test number
    110052210428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,849 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    902536809026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,078 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,078 miles
    Test number
    700688028052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    750769187260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail83,078 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    921189387293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR54 HMC

Does LR54 HMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 HMC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 HMC?
The MOT on LR54 HMC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 HMC done?
LR54 HMC was recorded at 131,662 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has LR54 HMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 HMC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LR54 HMC 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 HMC find?
LR54 HMC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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