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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LR54 LUOMOT history

LR54 LUO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LR54 LUO black 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,175 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LUO was last recorded at 128,175 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2017: 109,747 miles, lower than 125,487 miles on 22 May 2017.

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
128,167 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,175 miles
  • 2025 – 128,167 miles
  • 2022 – 125,927 miles
  • 2020 – 123,223 miles
  • 2019 – 116,465 miles
  • 2018 – 110,878 miles
  • 2017 – 109,747 miles
  • 2016 – 107,011 miles
  • 2015 – 101,705 miles
  • 2014 – 95,458 miles
  • 2013 – 90,383 miles
  • 2012 – 79,911 miles
  • 2011 – 70,096 miles
  • 2010 – 60,735 miles
  • 2009 – 57,711 miles
  • 2007 – 37,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,175 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,175 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,175 miles
    Test number
    158739584871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,167 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    397080832026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Fail128,158 miles (+2,231)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,158 miles
    Test number
    991395088505
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Pass125,927 miles (+2,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,927 miles
    Test number
    210133900443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs surface corrosion

  5. Pass123,223 miles (+6,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,223 miles
    Test number
    246066047591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass116,465 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    217402387398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,878 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,878 miles
    Test number
    873412367540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,747 miles (-15,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,747 miles
    Test number
    519252112680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,487 miles (+18,476)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    304760725129
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass107,011 miles (+5,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    966029687795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    176223375075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,705 miles (+6,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    518293175061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass95,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    727408674034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,458 miles (+5,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    948068174098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass90,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    396739593006
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail90,383 miles (+10,472)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    146109693029
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail79,911 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    425896072027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteSome play in both steering rack ends

  18. Pass79,911 miles (+9,815)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    997716372025
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteSome play in both steering rack ends

  19. Pass70,096 miles (+9,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    656466971097
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  20. Pass60,735 miles (+3,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    713655070095
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad very low,all other front brake pads low & front brake discs worn. all rear brake pads 3/4 worn

  21. Pass57,711 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    303436119310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,673 miles (+13,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    174982289066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    770642957399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 LUO

Does LR54 LUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LUO is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LUO?
The MOT on LR54 LUO is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LUO done?
LR54 LUO was recorded at 128,175 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has LR54 LUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LUO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LUO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 LUO find?
LR54 LUO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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