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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LR54 XBFMOT history

LR54 XBF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR54 XBF 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,512 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XBF was last recorded at 117,512 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,511 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,512 miles
  • 2025 – 116,773 miles
  • 2024 – 112,754 miles
  • 2023 – 107,858 miles
  • 2022 – 101,115 miles
  • 2021 – 89,214 miles
  • 2020 – 79,673 miles
  • 2019 – 73,109 miles
  • 2018 – 67,942 miles
  • 2017 – 65,123 miles
  • 2016 – 60,931 miles
  • 2015 – 55,469 miles
  • 2014 – 50,564 miles
  • 2013 – 46,485 miles
  • 2012 – 43,442 miles
  • 2011 – 40,050 miles
  • 2010 – 36,244 miles
  • 2009 – 32,307 miles
  • 2008 – 28,911 miles
  • 2007 – 24,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,512 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    677615152257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,511 miles (+738)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    265231507492
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,773 miles (+4,019)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,773 miles
    Test number
    907554813495
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass112,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    459529791744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION
  5. Fail112,754 miles (+4,896)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    455231664987
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION
  6. Pass107,858 miles (+6,743)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,858 miles
    Test number
    645792545715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryT.p.s light on
  7. Pass101,115 miles (+11,901)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    365548393091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,214 miles (+9,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    879307879541
    • 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))
  9. Pass79,673 miles (+6,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    520297886546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass73,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    962565314715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail73,108 miles (+5,166)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    441634165660
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass67,942 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    603301006421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,123 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    103070058037
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly perished
  14. Pass60,931 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,931 miles
    Test number
    977311098212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,469 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    227913705217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,564 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    175312694141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,485 miles (+3,043)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    825896793157
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass43,442 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    557457502266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,050 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,050 miles
    Test number
    655719801262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,032 miles (+3,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    126173201296
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass36,244 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    332097110462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,307 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    272559239228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,911 miles (+3,959)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    564352448265
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront wipers poor
  24. Pass24,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,952 miles
    Test number
    361926447251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XBF

Does LR54 XBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XBF is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XBF?
The MOT on LR54 XBF is valid until 6 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 XBF done?
LR54 XBF was recorded at 117,512 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has LR54 XBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XBF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 XBF 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 XBF find?
LR54 XBF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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