
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LS54 NLAMOT history
LS54 NLA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 195,866 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 NLA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 NLA was last recorded at 195,866 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,866 miles · 7 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 195,866 miles
- 2023 – 191,930 miles
- 2022 – 186,005 miles
- 2021 – 180,148 miles
- 2020 – 176,506 miles
- 2018 – 170,814 miles
- 2017 – 163,596 miles
- 2016 – 155,485 miles
- 2015 – 149,940 miles
- 2014 – 143,971 miles
- 2013 – 135,393 miles
- 2012 – 127,395 miles
- 2011 – 112,125 miles
- 2010 – 100,407 miles
- 2009 – 87,938 miles
- 2008 – 70,713 miles
- 2007 – 52,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEML/MIL lightn onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Subframe has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Eml on
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,866 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 195,866 miles
- Test number
- 505196034450
- AdvisoryEML/MIL lightn on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe has corrosion
Fail195,866 miles (+3,936)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,866 miles
- Test number
- 906485355577
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML/MIL lightn on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe has corrosion
Pass191,930 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 191,930 miles
- Test number
- 776527813411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail191,930 miles (+5,925)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,930 miles
- Test number
- 399428739385
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass186,005 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 186,005 miles
- Test number
- 378652835951
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail185,999 miles (+5,851)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,999 miles
- Test number
- 667921534805
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass180,148 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 180,148 miles
- Test number
- 776032747546
- AdvisoryMIL light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail180,146 miles (+3,640)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,146 miles
- Test number
- 564446108439
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryMIL light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass176,506 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 176,506 miles
- Test number
- 843812434324
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated amber light (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
Fail176,505 miles (+5,691)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,505 miles
- Test number
- 145979350544
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front brake disc back plate insecure
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated amber light (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
Pass170,814 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 170,814 miles
- Test number
- 432534655582
- 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))
Fail170,814 miles (+7,218)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,814 miles
- Test number
- 342540000828
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,596 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 163,596 miles
- Test number
- 759336243905
- 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)
Fail163,594 miles (+8,109)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,594 miles
- Test number
- 606530885674
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass155,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 155,485 miles
- Test number
- 588907363980
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail155,485 miles (+5,545)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,485 miles
- Test number
- 999455393633
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass149,940 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 149,940 miles
- Test number
- 365225525708
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail143,971 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,971 miles
- Test number
- 358713364332
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust heat shield isecure
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass143,971 miles (+8,578)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 143,971 miles
- Test number
- 609613164370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust heat shield isecure
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass135,393 miles (+7,998)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 135,393 miles
- Test number
- 989886053204
- NoteBoth sides rear brake pipes corroded
Fail127,395 miles1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,395 miles
- Test number
- 538982232378
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,395 miles (+15,270)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 127,395 miles
- Test number
- 745802832328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,125 miles (+11,718)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 112,125 miles
- Test number
- 669065721338
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
- NotePlastic undertray fitted
Pass100,407 miles (+12,469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 100,407 miles
- Test number
- 171997630353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,938 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 87,938 miles
- Test number
- 351492329385
- NoteFRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED & GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT, ALIGNMENT NEEDED & CHIPS NOTED ON WINDSCREEN. Thanx.
Fail87,938 miles (+17,225)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,938 miles
- Test number
- 721662229395
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED & GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT, ALIGNMENT NEEDED & CHIPS NOTED ON WINDSCREEN. Thanx.
Pass70,713 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,713 miles
- Test number
- 511718198218
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail70,713 miles (+17,929)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,713 miles
- Test number
- 314678698200
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 52,784 miles
- Test number
- 871330117306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 NLA
- Does LS54 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 NLA expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 NLA?
- The MOT on LS54 NLA expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 NLA done?
- LS54 NLA was recorded at 195,866 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 8,739 miles a year.
- Has LS54 NLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 NLA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS54 NLA 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 NLA find?
- LS54 NLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 11 advisories: eml/mil lightn on; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 8 more.
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