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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR54 LCNMOT history

LR54 LCN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LR54 LCN silver 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,781 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LCN was last recorded at 154,781 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,001 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,780 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,781 miles
  • 2025 – 152,001 miles
  • 2024 – 149,318 miles
  • 2023 – 146,225 miles
  • 2022 – 143,251 miles
  • 2021 – 139,781 miles
  • 2020 – 136,777 miles
  • 2019 – 133,495 miles
  • 2018 – 127,014 miles
  • 2017 – 122,920 miles
  • 2016 – 114,465 miles
  • 2015 – 106,805 miles
  • 2013 – 101,575 miles
  • 2012 – 93,690 miles
  • 2011 – 86,324 miles
  • 2010 – 78,358 miles
  • 2009 – 75,444 miles
  • 2008 – 67,911 miles
  • 2007 – 53,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,781 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,781 miles (+2,780)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    498319757768
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  2. Pass152,001 miles (+2,683)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,001 miles
    Test number
    740120050414
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers under trays and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass149,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,318 miles
    Test number
    982254670355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear under side showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers,engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail149,314 miles (+3,089)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,314 miles
    Test number
    388705845224
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear under side showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers,engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass146,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    871044867876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,225 miles (+2,974)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,225 miles
    Test number
    739812199021
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,251 miles (+3,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    408468842923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,781 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,781 miles
    Test number
    117239815117
    • AdvisoryNearside sill slightly corroded

  9. Pass136,777 miles (+3,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,777 miles
    Test number
    422748647880
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCrack in exhaust on middle pipe

  10. Pass133,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    495332606994
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail133,495 miles (+6,481)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    736406464853
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass127,014 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    923653084282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass122,920 miles (+8,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    494533673718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,465 miles (+7,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,465 miles
    Test number
    981630208089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass106,805 miles (+5,230)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    496023515032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight roughness from off side front bearing

  16. Pass101,575 miles (+7,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    568089693284
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,690 miles (+7,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    627756482216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass86,324 miles (+7,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    867794281233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass78,358 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    771827260264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,444 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    611738359227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,216 miles (+7,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    980814559290
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass67,911 miles (+14,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,911 miles
    Test number
    162332258213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    464307767206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,289 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    341674867277
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

Questions about LR54 LCN

Does LR54 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LCN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LCN?
The MOT on LR54 LCN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LCN done?
LR54 LCN was recorded at 154,781 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has LR54 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LCN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 LCN 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 LCN find?
LR54 LCN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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