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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

LS54 HDHMOT history

LS54 HDH is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS54 HDH blue 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,486 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 HDH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 HDH was last recorded at 104,486 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,192 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
4,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,486 miles
  • 2025 – 103,192 miles
  • 2024 – 102,522 miles
  • 2023 – 102,113 miles
  • 2022 – 101,943 miles
  • 2019 – 90,312 miles
  • 2018 – 89,895 miles
  • 2017 – 88,961 miles
  • 2016 – 86,403 miles
  • 2015 – 83,408 miles
  • 2014 – 71,504 miles
  • 2013 – 52,806 miles
  • 2012 – 52,636 miles
  • 2011 – 31,651 miles
  • 2010 – 29,479 miles
  • 2009 – 23,163 miles
  • 2008 – 14,714 miles
  • 2007 – 14,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,486 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,486 miles (+1,294)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    508366819165
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,192 miles (+670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    975293154964
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in underseal

  3. Pass102,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    779014450773
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,522 miles (+409)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    268045107461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,113 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    995143140259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,943 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    667717367611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail101,939 miles (+11,627)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    642356051228
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass90,312 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    905907866345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    555809211442
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  10. Fail89,895 miles (+934)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    110254616383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

  11. Pass88,961 miles (+2,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    717529069644
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers.

  12. Pass86,403 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    683173077633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,408 miles (+11,904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    999628735008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,504 miles (+18,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    876456514020
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust corroded on joints

  15. Pass52,806 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,806 miles
    Test number
    376035813088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,636 miles (+10,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    946953762331
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

  17. Pass42,051 miles (+10,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    158959212019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,651 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,651 miles
    Test number
    316979321072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,641 miles (+2,162)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    689377421070
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Pass29,479 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,479 miles
    Test number
    244977700466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,163 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,163 miles
    Test number
    271735919415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,714 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,714 miles
    Test number
    170666488457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,692 miles
    Test number
    873774427306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS54 HDH

Does LS54 HDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 HDH is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 HDH?
The MOT on LS54 HDH is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 HDH done?
LS54 HDH was recorded at 104,486 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
Has LS54 HDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 HDH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 HDH 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 HDH find?
LS54 HDH passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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