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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 XBKMOT history

LR54 XBK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LR54 XBK grey 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,037 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XBK was last recorded at 115,037 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 1,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,596 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,441 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,037 miles
  • 2024 – 113,596 miles
  • 2023 – 112,111 miles
  • 2022 – 109,965 miles
  • 2021 – 107,451 miles
  • 2020 – 104,652 miles
  • 2019 – 100,856 miles
  • 2018 – 97,739 miles
  • 2017 – 95,219 miles
  • 2016 – 90,244 miles
  • 2015 – 85,270 miles
  • 2014 – 81,510 miles
  • 2013 – 77,595 miles
  • 2012 – 74,600 miles
  • 2011 – 70,763 miles
  • 2010 – 61,650 miles
  • 2009 – 50,349 miles
  • 2008 – 37,385 miles
  • 2007 – 29,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,037 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Lower Oil leak Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,037 miles (+1,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    219727936880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,596 miles (+1,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    132922748112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,111 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,111 miles
    Test number
    670658650274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,965 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,965 miles
    Test number
    269453459029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,451 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,451 miles
    Test number
    197580184096
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,446 miles (+2,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    992583664675
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,652 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    854492896047
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,856 miles (+3,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    741058062245
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass97,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    954349287485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail97,739 miles (+2,520)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    427585169663
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,219 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    165198127802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,206 miles (+4,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    659982629116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass90,244 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    307836759789
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak Slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail90,165 miles (+4,895)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    448023277029
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak Slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,270 miles (+3,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    223931773854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass81,510 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,510 miles
    Test number
    377219104394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail81,497 miles (+3,902)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    679438704372
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass77,595 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    626971313323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,568 miles (+2,968)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    358188703348
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,600 miles (+3,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    557960502351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass70,763 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    408297581295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,650 miles (+11,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    540363590218
    • 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)

  23. Pass50,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    492215099267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail50,349 miles (+12,964)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,349 miles
    Test number
    650815799213
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,385 miles (+7,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,385 miles
    Test number
    504998198287
    • 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)

  26. Pass29,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    560831697283
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR54 XBK

Does LR54 XBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XBK is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XBK?
The MOT on LR54 XBK is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XBK done?
LR54 XBK was recorded at 115,037 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has LR54 XBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XBK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR54 XBK 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 XBK find?
LR54 XBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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