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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.

LS54 CXZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass178,328 miles (+29,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,328 miles
    Test number
    928903088481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,448 miles (+18,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,448 miles
    Test number
    327304642546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,819 miles
    Test number
    813740973033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass106,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    521026501334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass99,199 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,199 miles
    Test number
    878303665114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass68,929 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    810229740106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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