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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LS54 HFOMOT history

LS54 HFO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

LS54 HFO grey 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,125 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 HFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 HFO was last recorded at 101,125 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,936 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,189 miles
Average per year
4,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,125 miles
  • 2025 – 97,936 miles
  • 2024 – 94,631 miles
  • 2023 – 91,328 miles
  • 2022 – 85,978 miles
  • 2020 – 81,490 miles
  • 2019 – 75,039 miles
  • 2018 – 74,762 miles
  • 2017 – 74,009 miles
  • 2016 – 72,880 miles
  • 2015 – 69,179 miles
  • 2014 – 63,822 miles
  • 2013 – 61,975 miles
  • 2012 – 58,033 miles
  • 2011 – 54,129 miles
  • 2010 – 46,278 miles
  • 2009 – 37,802 miles
  • 2008 – 30,873 miles
  • 2007 – 24,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    262493888868
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,125 miles (+3,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    230164054555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,936 miles
    Test number
    168419318562
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,936 miles (+3,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,936 miles
    Test number
    799878782368
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    752860134570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,631 miles (+3,303)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    219750416577
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,328 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    544085367929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,219 miles (+5,241)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    448916518709
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,978 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    750615248646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,490 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,490 miles
    Test number
    436902714671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    518836469860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail78,575 miles (+3,536)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    564866499979
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass75,039 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    226568316823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass74,762 miles (+753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,762 miles
    Test number
    609954333369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    606505765651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail74,009 miles (+1,129)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    240804331315
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass72,880 miles (+3,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    791955875268
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded lengthwise (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    867353258674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail69,179 miles (+5,357)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,179 miles
    Test number
    949760699647
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass63,822 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    529781824369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    709558313304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,975 miles (+3,942)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    147978313377
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f brake calliper damp

  23. Pass58,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    155854812317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,033 miles (+3,904)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    147173812341
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass54,129 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    769861521317
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  26. Fail54,127 miles (+7,849)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    858928011398
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass46,278 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    134639110314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    160942429306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail37,802 miles (+6,929)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,802 miles
    Test number
    831611129305
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass30,873 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,873 miles
    Test number
    264557118328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,902 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,902 miles
    Test number
    190385897224
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS54 HFO

Does LS54 HFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 HFO is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 HFO?
The MOT on LS54 HFO is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 HFO done?
LS54 HFO was recorded at 101,125 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
Has LS54 HFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 HFO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 HFO 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 HFO find?
LS54 HFO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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