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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 LUJMOT history

LR54 LUJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR54 LUJ 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,712 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LUJ was last recorded at 152,712 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 11,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,011 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,701 miles
Average per year
5,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,712 miles
  • 2025 – 141,011 miles
  • 2023 – 125,872 miles
  • 2022 – 115,477 miles
  • 2021 – 102,745 miles
  • 2019 – 95,099 miles
  • 2018 – 85,432 miles
  • 2017 – 84,234 miles
  • 2016 – 82,330 miles
  • 2015 – 79,282 miles
  • 2014 – 76,854 miles
  • 2013 – 75,037 miles
  • 2012 – 72,160 miles
  • 2011 – 69,948 miles
  • 2010 – 67,404 miles
  • 2009 – 65,251 miles
  • 2008 – 59,216 miles
  • 2007 – 48,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,712 miles (+11,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,712 miles
    Test number
    617322176465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    858914227039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,011 miles (+15,139)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    377171306326
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    929942290848
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail125,872 miles (+10,395)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    316316486167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass115,477 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,477 miles
    Test number
    871851346621
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,477 miles (+12,732)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,477 miles
    Test number
    468328690109
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,745 miles (+7,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    912748821871
    • 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))

  9. Pass95,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,099 miles
    Test number
    310517766792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,096 miles (+9,664)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    930308208748
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    516566991859
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail85,432 miles (+1,198)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    142641908593
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    720172152825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail84,234 miles (+1,904)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    549354294416
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    572908820898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,330 miles (+3,048)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    454936043363
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,282 miles (+2,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    259714498632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass76,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    585173954382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,854 miles (+1,817)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    986573454300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass75,037 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,037 miles
    Test number
    975211863334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,160 miles (+2,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    736033752358
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass69,948 miles (+2,544)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,948 miles
    Test number
    405383461419
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  23. Pass67,404 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    861995460307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,251 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    434474469481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,216 miles (+11,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    304285168302
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    311311067335
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about LR54 LUJ

Does LR54 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LUJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LUJ?
The MOT on LR54 LUJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LUJ done?
LR54 LUJ was recorded at 152,712 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,571 miles a year.
Has LR54 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LUJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LUJ 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 LUJ find?
LR54 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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