BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LR54 LDUMOT history
LR54 LDU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,127 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 LDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 LDU was last recorded at 98,127 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Feb 2009: 28,123 miles, lower than 34,087 miles on 18 Dec 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 96,907 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,220 miles
- Average per year
- 4,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,127 miles
- 2024 – 96,907 miles
- 2023 – 93,092 miles
- 2022 – 87,793 miles
- 2021 – 85,026 miles
- 2020 – 83,872 miles
- 2019 – 78,352 miles
- 2018 – 73,980 miles
- 2017 – 70,310 miles
- 2016 – 66,011 miles
- 2015 – 61,421 miles
- 2014 – 55,957 miles
- 2013 – 49,180 miles
- 2012 – 43,913 miles
- 2011 – 37,510 miles
- 2010 – 33,742 miles
- 2009 – 28,123 miles
- 2008 – 34,087 miles
- 2007 – 23,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,127 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr brake pipe starting to corrode,
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end to rack slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front tyre wearing uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,127 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,127 miles
- Test number
- 167227383700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,907 miles (+3,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 96,907 miles
- Test number
- 903677253921
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,092 miles (+5,299)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,092 miles
- Test number
- 227874868716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,793 miles (+2,767)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,793 miles
- Test number
- 609104730509
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,026 miles (+1,154)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,026 miles
- Test number
- 960108613736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,872 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,872 miles
- Test number
- 164355461797
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,864 miles (+5,512)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,864 miles
- Test number
- 413380091739
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,352 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,352 miles
- Test number
- 851297109767
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr brake pipe starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end to rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail78,349 miles (+4,369)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,349 miles
- Test number
- 999917073149
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn, and small cut showing steel cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr brake pipe starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end to rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,980 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 73,980 miles
- Test number
- 128855853351
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail73,979 miles (+3,669)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,979 miles
- Test number
- 651506951497
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached secureing bolt washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass70,310 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 70,310 miles
- Test number
- 875103911605
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing uneven
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill guards fitted
Fail70,310 miles (+4,299)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,310 miles
- Test number
- 715910814246
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing uneven
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill guards fitted
Pass66,011 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,011 miles
- Test number
- 706976162064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,421 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,421 miles
- Test number
- 969909915252
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail61,421 miles (+5,464)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,421 miles
- Test number
- 248679715278
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,957 miles (+6,777)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,957 miles
- Test number
- 216029094193
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,180 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,180 miles
- Test number
- 928048043196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,070 miles (+5,157)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,070 miles
- Test number
- 839933843194
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass43,913 miles (+6,403)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 43,913 miles
- Test number
- 768904972189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,510 miles (+3,768)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,510 miles
- Test number
- 236836631413
- 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)
- NoteNearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall
Pass33,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 33,742 miles
- Test number
- 583353040058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,742 miles (+5,619)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,742 miles
- Test number
- 253122740037
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass28,123 miles (-5,964)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 28,123 miles
- Test number
- 544051149034
- NoteCut in fropnt offside tyre wall
- NotePlay in rear of front lower arm bushes
Fail34,087 miles (+10,194)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,087 miles
- Test number
- 432633358311
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteN/S/F+O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALLS DAMAGED
Pass23,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,893 miles
- Test number
- 943632617333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR54 LDU
- Does LR54 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LDU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 LDU?
- The MOT on LR54 LDU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR54 LDU done?
- LR54 LDU was recorded at 98,127 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 4,046 miles a year.
- Has LR54 LDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 LDU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR54 LDU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR54 LDU find?
- LR54 LDU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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