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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 XBAMOT history

LR54 XBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

LR54 XBA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
138,333 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XBA was last recorded at 138,333 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 14,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,659 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14,674 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,333 miles
  • 2024 – 123,659 miles
  • 2023 – 115,363 miles
  • 2022 – 100,966 miles
  • 2021 – 88,529 miles
  • 2020 – 81,867 miles
  • 2019 – 71,244 miles
  • 2018 – 65,218 miles
  • 2017 – 62,048 miles
  • 2016 – 60,701 miles
  • 2015 – 59,352 miles
  • 2014 – 58,105 miles
  • 2013 – 56,719 miles
  • 2012 – 55,609 miles
  • 2011 – 54,356 miles
  • 2010 – 52,223 miles
  • 2009 – 49,488 miles
  • 2008 – 46,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,333 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,333 miles (+14,674)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,333 miles
    Test number
    688414707368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,659 miles (+8,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    455595677423
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,363 miles (+14,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    976132146641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass100,966 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    424364556645
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail100,965 miles (+12,436)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    164975641735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,529 miles (+6,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,529 miles
    Test number
    834338075337
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,867 miles (+583)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    183800487281
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail81,284 miles (+10,040)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    793698736350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass71,244 miles (+6,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,244 miles
    Test number
    685668575253
    • AdvisoryBoth off/s tyres walls no cords exposed trarting to split on inside wall
  10. Pass65,218 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    977860480959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass62,048 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,048 miles
    Test number
    666578502959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,701 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,701 miles
    Test number
    441815946631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,352 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    195178725416
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail59,352 miles (+1,247)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    418847925040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight splitting to outer wall nearside front tyre
  15. Pass58,105 miles (+1,386)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,105 miles
    Test number
    325763044079
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre appears under inflated
    • NoteSplits to outer wall nearside front tyre
  16. Pass56,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    575884853009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,719 miles (+1,110)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    595047043069
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  18. Pass55,609 miles (+1,253)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    336068342023
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre splitting on inner wall
  19. Pass54,356 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    108736241093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass52,223 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    464384740084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,488 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    410039649060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    873731848160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XBA

Does LR54 XBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XBA expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XBA?
The MOT on LR54 XBA expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XBA done?
LR54 XBA was recorded at 138,333 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has LR54 XBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XBA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 XBA 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 XBA find?
LR54 XBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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