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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LR54 LCMMOT history

LR54 LCM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LR54 LCM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,676 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LCM was last recorded at 156,676 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,578 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,098 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,676 miles
  • 2024 – 153,578 miles
  • 2023 – 147,551 miles
  • 2022 – 142,965 miles
  • 2021 – 137,086 miles
  • 2020 – 131,682 miles
  • 2019 – 128,094 miles
  • 2018 – 124,879 miles
  • 2017 – 120,606 miles
  • 2016 – 118,270 miles
  • 2015 – 114,834 miles
  • 2014 – 110,963 miles
  • 2013 – 107,047 miles
  • 2012 – 92,123 miles
  • 2011 – 78,474 miles
  • 2010 – 68,629 miles
  • 2009 – 60,197 miles
  • 2008 – 53,974 miles
  • 2007 – 48,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,676 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Discs have surface corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,676 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,676 miles
    Test number
    491950531391
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Discs have surface corrosion

  2. Pass153,578 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,578 miles
    Test number
    915019400076
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail153,578 miles (+6,027)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,578 miles
    Test number
    883821218665
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,551 miles
    Test number
    716736849278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail147,551 miles (+4,586)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,551 miles
    Test number
    385108660258
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,965 miles
    Test number
    506751813028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,965 miles (+5,879)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,965 miles
    Test number
    648572384029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,086 miles (+5,404)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    918974833402
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass131,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    708635903977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,682 miles (+3,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,682 miles
    Test number
    236833525256
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,094 miles (+3,215)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,094 miles
    Test number
    567749227700
    • MinorOffside 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))

  12. Pass124,879 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,879 miles
    Test number
    687693226568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,606 miles
    Test number
    884591878297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,606 miles (+2,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,606 miles
    Test number
    516844180315
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass118,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    663002337792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,270 miles (+3,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    822705726317
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass114,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    337090495383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,834 miles (+3,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    343562065998
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass110,963 miles (+3,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    817464014333
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass107,047 miles (+14,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    398202913302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass92,123 miles (+13,649)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    769855102302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,474 miles (+9,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    218055711354
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOff side front tyre has cut on sidewall

  23. Fail68,629 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    440785490294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass68,629 miles (+8,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    512475190202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,197 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    452872079237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,974 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    733670078236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    344411777284
    • 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)

  28. Fail48,218 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    561030377248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about LR54 LCM

Does LR54 LCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LCM is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LCM?
The MOT on LR54 LCM is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LCM done?
LR54 LCM was recorded at 156,676 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has LR54 LCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LCM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 LCM 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 LCM find?
LR54 LCM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear discs have surface corrosion.

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