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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 CCUMOT history

LS54 CCU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LS54 CCU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
208,216 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 CCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 CCU was last recorded at 208,216 miles on 9 May 2025, 14,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,547 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14,669 miles
Average per year
9,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,216 miles
  • 2024 – 193,547 miles
  • 2023 – 178,709 miles
  • 2022 – 161,949 miles
  • 2021 – 154,089 miles
  • 2020 – 144,871 miles
  • 2019 – 140,310 miles
  • 2018 – 134,870 miles
  • 2017 – 127,890 miles
  • 2016 – 119,863 miles
  • 2015 – 115,664 miles
  • 2014 – 110,390 miles
  • 2013 – 100,588 miles
  • 2012 – 90,266 miles
  • 2011 – 85,525 miles
  • 2010 – 76,866 miles
  • 2009 – 64,893 miles
  • 2008 – 50,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,216 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From Intercooler. (8.4.1 (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tow bar not fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,216 miles (+14,669)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    208,216 miles
    Test number
    174273095284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak From Intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass193,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,547 miles
    Test number
    142373913779
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail193,547 miles (+14,838)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,547 miles
    Test number
    648155904220
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass178,709 miles (+16,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    178,709 miles
    Test number
    307850470536
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass161,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,949 miles
    Test number
    913693684160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail161,949 miles (+7,860)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,949 miles
    Test number
    760215142907
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass154,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,089 miles
    Test number
    348148276919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,089 miles (+9,218)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,089 miles
    Test number
    800576755616
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass144,871 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,871 miles
    Test number
    881892812140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    595303421194
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail140,310 miles (+5,440)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    587529568726
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass134,870 miles (+6,980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,870 miles
    Test number
    289801497916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass127,890 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    380885752466
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair
  14. Fail127,874 miles (+8,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,874 miles
    Test number
    987955545061
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass119,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    628703072652
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryTow bar not fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  16. Fail119,863 miles (+4,199)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    895539139660
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryTow bar not fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  17. Pass115,664 miles (+5,274)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,664 miles
    Test number
    277115715156
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass110,390 miles (+9,802)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    717794514166
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass100,588 miles (+10,322)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,588 miles
    Test number
    978909503112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass90,266 miles (+4,741)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    246024402497
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S and O/S/Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass85,525 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    849538811135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
  22. Fail85,525 miles (+8,659)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    248398811110
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
  23. Pass76,866 miles (+11,973)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    482377010103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,893 miles (+14,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    100320389037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass50,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    311018488051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS54 CCU

Does LS54 CCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 CCU expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 CCU?
The MOT on LS54 CCU expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 CCU done?
LS54 CCU was recorded at 208,216 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 9,210 miles a year.
Has LS54 CCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 CCU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 CCU 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 LS54 CCU find?
LS54 CCU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 5 more.

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