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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LR54 YTMMOT history

LR54 YTM is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR54 YTM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,390 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YTM
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
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YTM was last recorded at 178,390 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,353 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,390 miles
  • 2025 – 176,353 miles
  • 2024 – 172,509 miles
  • 2022 – 167,577 miles
  • 2021 – 160,935 miles
  • 2020 – 155,180 miles
  • 2019 – 147,135 miles
  • 2018 – 137,461 miles
  • 2017 – 130,216 miles
  • 2016 – 120,343 miles
  • 2015 – 112,285 miles
  • 2014 – 103,208 miles
  • 2013 – 94,714 miles
  • 2012 – 85,145 miles
  • 2011 – 78,160 miles
  • 2010 – 69,425 miles
  • 2009 – 69,313 miles
  • 2008 – 58,252 miles
  • 2007 – 46,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,390 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,390 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,390 miles
    Test number
    754261232039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,353 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,353 miles
    Test number
    445664339646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,509 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,509 miles
    Test number
    812171780984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,577 miles (+6,642)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,577 miles
    Test number
    482294592272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass160,935 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,935 miles
    Test number
    359393262059
    • 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. Fail160,919 miles (+5,739)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,919 miles
    Test number
    294271680962
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
  7. Pass155,180 miles (+8,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,180 miles
    Test number
    760071059861
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass147,135 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,135 miles
    Test number
    611210187335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,461 miles (+7,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,461 miles
    Test number
    270609790174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass130,216 miles (+9,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,216 miles
    Test number
    888871167167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked on inner treads
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  11. Pass120,343 miles (+8,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,343 miles
    Test number
    296012144504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass112,285 miles (+9,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    336464645254
    • 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)
  13. Pass103,208 miles (+8,494)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    849265544238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,714 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    735712153206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,145 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    378272642498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,160 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    847829051222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,575 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    695292021017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,425 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,425 miles
    Test number
    932634970061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,313 miles (+11,061)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    113756719318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,252 miles (+11,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    360580018339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    421729037377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 YTM

Does LR54 YTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 YTM is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YTM?
The MOT on LR54 YTM is valid until 25 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 YTM done?
LR54 YTM was recorded at 178,390 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has LR54 YTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YTM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR54 YTM 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 YTM find?
LR54 YTM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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