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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 YEFMOT history

LR54 YEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR54 YEF 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,426 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YEF was last recorded at 48,426 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,536 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
890 miles
Average per year
2,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,426 miles
  • 2025 – 47,536 miles
  • 2024 – 46,498 miles
  • 2023 – 45,260 miles
  • 2022 – 44,250 miles
  • 2021 – 42,223 miles
  • 2020 – 39,368 miles
  • 2019 – 37,673 miles
  • 2018 – 35,288 miles
  • 2017 – 32,367 miles
  • 2016 – 29,309 miles
  • 2015 – 26,896 miles
  • 2014 – 24,693 miles
  • 2013 – 22,780 miles
  • 2012 – 20,422 miles
  • 2011 – 18,557 miles
  • 2010 – 15,830 miles
  • 2009 – 13,075 miles
  • 2008 – 10,983 miles
  • 2007 – 8,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,426 miles (+890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    378314809311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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

  2. Pass47,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    573990182462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail47,536 miles (+1,038)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    450003971351
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    658776228799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,498 miles (+1,238)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    515795971799
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass45,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    735742517458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,260 miles (+1,010)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    981239405751
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent noise from under vehicle when driving, needs investigating.

  8. Pass44,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    438991897738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail44,250 miles (+2,027)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    518398876915
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass42,223 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    439692654141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Fail42,222 miles (+2,854)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    500728280424
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  12. Pass39,368 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    821844043648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass37,673 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,673 miles
    Test number
    186094607726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,288 miles (+2,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    392529257589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass32,367 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    809093416763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,309 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    337360705842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass26,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    573252458225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,895 miles (+2,202)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,895 miles
    Test number
    760140324632
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass24,693 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,693 miles
    Test number
    517843204318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,780 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    526255193260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,422 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    726077692246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,381 miles (+1,824)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,381 miles
    Test number
    349740892422
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUT SIDE EDGES

  23. Pass18,557 miles (+2,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,557 miles
    Test number
    827327191257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass15,830 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,830 miles
    Test number
    321078880489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,075 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,075 miles
    Test number
    634782399256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,983 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,983 miles
    Test number
    983112008398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,966 miles
    Test number
    932116497293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail8,966 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,966 miles
    Test number
    804816797215
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR54 YEF

Does LR54 YEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YEF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YEF?
The MOT on LR54 YEF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 YEF done?
LR54 YEF was recorded at 48,426 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
Has LR54 YEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YEF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 YEF 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 YEF find?
LR54 YEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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