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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 NKZMOT history

LS54 NKZ is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,620 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NKZ was last recorded at 171,620 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,039 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
7,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,620 miles
  • 2025 – 171,039 miles
  • 2024 – 169,808 miles
  • 2023 – 167,205 miles
  • 2022 – 165,243 miles
  • 2021 – 165,234 miles
  • 2020 – 163,362 miles
  • 2019 – 151,609 miles
  • 2018 – 138,713 miles
  • 2017 – 127,849 miles
  • 2016 – 117,496 miles
  • 2015 – 111,785 miles
  • 2014 – 107,340 miles
  • 2013 – 99,650 miles
  • 2012 – 94,921 miles
  • 2011 – 91,453 miles
  • 2010 – 88,485 miles
  • 2009 – 80,977 miles
  • 2008 – 61,817 miles
  • 2007 – 44,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,620 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,620 miles
    Test number
    325632397554
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,620 miles (+581)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,620 miles
    Test number
    403335974600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,039 miles (+1,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,039 miles
    Test number
    741556138640
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,808 miles (+2,603)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,808 miles
    Test number
    381300975084
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,205 miles (+1,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,205 miles
    Test number
    526320052979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass165,243 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,243 miles
    Test number
    709620775775
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail165,234 miles (+1,872)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    656179341862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass163,362 miles (+11,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,362 miles
    Test number
    504650122911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,609 miles (+12,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    672241836418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass138,713 miles (+10,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,713 miles
    Test number
    622179605859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,849 miles (+10,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,849 miles
    Test number
    135533023315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass117,496 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    174958195962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to show cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,406 miles (+5,621)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    444413896467
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    578536105242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail111,785 miles (+4,445)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    876326505271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass107,340 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    587532414285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail107,340 miles (+7,690)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    327361814214
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass99,650 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,650 miles
    Test number
    275838943438
    • 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)

  19. Pass94,921 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    825475622153
    • 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)

  20. Fail94,869 miles (+3,416)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    745662022174
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass91,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    729149381040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail91,453 miles (+2,968)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    905289981061
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass88,485 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,485 miles
    Test number
    371288760006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,977 miles (+19,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    881474719335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    321816528332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,817 miles (+17,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    114705128339
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass44,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,240 miles
    Test number
    960186427368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS54 NKZ

Does LS54 NKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NKZ is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NKZ?
The MOT on LS54 NKZ is valid until 26 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 NKZ done?
LS54 NKZ was recorded at 171,620 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,014 miles a year.
Has LS54 NKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NKZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 NKZ 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 NKZ find?
LS54 NKZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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