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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR54 LDOMOT history

LR54 LDO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

LR54 LDO black 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 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
159,577 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LDO
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
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LDO was last recorded at 159,577 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2010: 86,933 miles, lower than 96,330 miles on 8 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,502 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
5,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,577 miles
  • 2018 – 158,618 miles
  • 2017 – 153,861 miles
  • 2016 – 153,858 miles
  • 2015 – 149,653 miles
  • 2014 – 140,315 miles
  • 2013 – 129,549 miles
  • 2012 – 116,186 miles
  • 2011 – 103,105 miles
  • 2010 – 86,933 miles
  • 2009 – 84,050 miles
  • 2008 – 75,615 miles
  • 2007 – 73,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,577 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Wings corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes have slight movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Moisture ingress to both rear inner tail lamps & NSF indicator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,577 miles (+75)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    614772055144
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes have slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  2. Fail159,502 miles (+884)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,502 miles
    Test number
    681923925780
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe bushes have slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  3. Pass158,618 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,618 miles
    Test number
    333669757874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,574 miles (+4,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,574 miles
    Test number
    239235184148
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass153,861 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,861 miles
    Test number
    159062310805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail153,858 miles (+4,205)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    230971022602
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock has little to no shock effect (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass149,653 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,653 miles
    Test number
    493280346559
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust mounting rubber split
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryMoisture ingress to both rear inner tail lamps & NSF indicator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kidney grill insecure (fell out when bonnet closed.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/inner track rods worn (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Fail149,652 miles (+9,337)6 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,652 miles
    Test number
    594016855678
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSF suspension arm (rearmost bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking leak from above fuel tank. (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing. (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust mounting rubber split
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryMoisture ingress to both rear inner tail lamps & NSF indicator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kidney grill insecure (fell out when bonnet closed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin approx. 1mm from wear sensor. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/inner track rods worn (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Pass140,315 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    219516044349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,312 miles (+10,763)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    538444644334
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass129,549 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    839717123313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,546 miles (+13,360)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,546 miles
    Test number
    555454223380
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass116,186 miles (+13,081)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    337949922303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum

  14. Pass103,105 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    269663941385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shock shrouds insecure
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on dash illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished

  15. Fail103,103 miles (+16,170)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    737372441327
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear shock shrouds insecure
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on dash illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished

  16. Pass86,933 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    921575440360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr tyre starting to perish on side wall

  17. Fail86,933 miles (-9,397)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    273205240362
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr tyre starting to perish on side wall

  18. Pass96,330 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    152769230090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,050 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    641382049090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,615 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,615 miles
    Test number
    124300768456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    831348077283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LDO

Does LR54 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LDO expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LDO?
The MOT on LR54 LDO expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LDO done?
LR54 LDO was recorded at 159,577 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
Has LR54 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LDO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 LDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 LDO find?
LR54 LDO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pad warning light illuminated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front wings corroding, and 5 more.

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