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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 MMUMOT history

LS54 MMU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

LS54 MMU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
172,177 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 MMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 MMU was last recorded at 172,177 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,111 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,177 miles
  • 2023 – 169,041 miles
  • 2022 – 165,799 miles
  • 2021 – 158,779 miles
  • 2020 – 148,492 miles
  • 2019 – 137,716 miles
  • 2018 – 127,237 miles
  • 2017 – 118,829 miles
  • 2016 – 114,040 miles
  • 2015 – 97,993 miles
  • 2014 – 96,234 miles
  • 2013 – 89,699 miles
  • 2012 – 82,248 miles
  • 2011 – 75,296 miles
  • 2010 – 69,206 miles
  • 2009 – 61,618 miles
  • 2008 – 51,149 miles
  • 2007 – 41,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,177 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,177 miles
    Test number
    899553829482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,111 miles (+3,070)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,111 miles
    Test number
    817650336472
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass169,041 miles (+3,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,041 miles
    Test number
    663648909616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    848097873211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,799 miles (+7,020)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    919707586217
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,779 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,779 miles
    Test number
    136964285059
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Fail158,757 miles (+10,265)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    646132923305
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  8. Pass148,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,492 miles
    Test number
    190571031814
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail148,485 miles (+10,769)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    233842159001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass137,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    132039807236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail137,709 miles (+10,472)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    709340696602
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass127,237 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    711173002945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail127,237 miles (+8,408)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,237 miles
    Test number
    625491214978
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass118,829 miles (+84)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    483578327133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 2.5mm

  15. Fail118,745 miles (+4,705)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,745 miles
    Test number
    378579394881
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on 2.5mm

  16. Pass114,040 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    941076578137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,113 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    152980914788
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail112,105 miles (+14,112)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    491912724201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,993 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    169611125121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,234 miles (+6,535)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,234 miles
    Test number
    407586234447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass89,699 miles (+7,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,699 miles
    Test number
    396601633360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,248 miles (+6,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    467604822443
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass75,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    797318801387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,296 miles (+6,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    257507701341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,206 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    711118800353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    943543919388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,618 miles (+10,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    200320419315
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,149 miles (+10,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,149 miles
    Test number
    194516218308
    • NoteOffside front tyre loosing shape on inner edge

  29. Pass41,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    210520837314
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber starting to split

Questions about LS54 MMU

Does LS54 MMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 MMU expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 MMU?
The MOT on LS54 MMU expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 MMU done?
LS54 MMU was recorded at 172,177 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has LS54 MMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 MMU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 MMU 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 MMU find?
LS54 MMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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