
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LS54 CXZMOT history
LS54 CXZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2024
- Mileage
- 194,467 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 CXZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 CXZ was last recorded at 194,467 miles on 20 May 2023, 7,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 186,497 miles · 24 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,970 miles
- Average per year
- 8,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 194,467 miles
- 2022 – 186,497 miles
- 2020 – 178,328 miles
- 2019 – 148,448 miles
- 2018 – 129,819 miles
- 2017 – 115,373 miles
- 2016 – 106,917 miles
- 2015 – 99,199 miles
- 2014 – 94,253 miles
- 2013 – 89,036 miles
- 2012 – 83,898 miles
- 2011 – 74,747 miles
- 2010 – 68,929 miles
- 2009 – 62,981 miles
- 2007 – 58,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,467 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 194,467 miles
- Test number
- 151007691444
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail194,467 miles (+7,970)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,467 miles
- Test number
- 336384668065
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,497 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 186,497 miles
- Test number
- 980794984002
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail186,495 miles (+8,167)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,495 miles
- Test number
- 770761539953
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear close tom excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass178,328 miles (+29,880)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 178,328 miles
- Test number
- 928903088481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,448 miles (+18,629)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 148,448 miles
- Test number
- 327304642546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 129,819 miles
- Test number
- 813740973033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,819 miles (+14,446)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,819 miles
- Test number
- 838222337501
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass115,373 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,373 miles
- Test number
- 642004906223
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail115,373 miles (+8,456)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,373 miles
- Test number
- 252111298306
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass106,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,917 miles
- Test number
- 521026501334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,917 miles (+7,718)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,917 miles
- Test number
- 390343120357
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass99,199 miles (+4,946)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,199 miles
- Test number
- 878303665114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,253 miles (+5,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 94,253 miles
- Test number
- 365792874100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,036 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 89,036 miles
- Test number
- 575051773194
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,898 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,898 miles
- Test number
- 165275072113
- 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)
- NoteAir bag light on
Fail83,898 miles (+9,151)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,898 miles
- Test number
- 297325972145
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass74,747 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,747 miles
- Test number
- 766324971106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,747 miles (+5,818)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,747 miles
- Test number
- 956893871134
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,929 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 68,929 miles
- Test number
- 810229740106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,981 miles (+4,718)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 62,981 miles
- Test number
- 263413639067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,263 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 58,263 miles
- Test number
- 320232747398
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Questions about LS54 CXZ
- Does LS54 CXZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 CXZ expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 CXZ?
- The MOT on LS54 CXZ expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 CXZ done?
- LS54 CXZ was recorded at 194,467 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2023, an average of 8,818 miles a year.
- Has LS54 CXZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 CXZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS54 CXZ 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 CXZ find?
- LS54 CXZ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.
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