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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 NUPMOT history

LS54 NUP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LS54 NUP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,894 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NUP was last recorded at 171,894 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,713 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
5,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,894 miles
  • 2025 – 171,713 miles
  • 2019 – 167,968 miles
  • 2018 – 160,697 miles
  • 2017 – 151,189 miles
  • 2016 – 143,625 miles
  • 2015 – 132,370 miles
  • 2014 – 120,928 miles
  • 2013 – 111,869 miles
  • 2012 – 101,291 miles
  • 2011 – 89,485 miles
  • 2010 – 80,571 miles
  • 2009 – 74,585 miles
  • 2008 – 67,483 miles
  • 2007 – 61,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,894 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 os / ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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, 2009–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,894 miles (+181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    647289956530
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 os / ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,713 miles (+3,745)12 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,713 miles
    Test number
    379704056038
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass167,968 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,968 miles
    Test number
    579744832700
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,968 miles (+7,271)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,968 miles
    Test number
    178652321010
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated also twisted (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,697 miles (+9,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,697 miles
    Test number
    217361741822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,189 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,189 miles
    Test number
    158480282530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,625 miles
    Test number
    188569052112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail143,625 miles (+11,255)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,625 miles
    Test number
    513204386376
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LINK BAR BROCKEN (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass132,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    771282717978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,370 miles (+11,442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    943900605183
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass120,928 miles (+9,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    707312814380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass111,869 miles (+10,578)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    478753113395
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail101,291 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,291 miles
    Test number
    175502922357
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass101,291 miles (+11,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,291 miles
    Test number
    286532522359
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass89,485 miles (+164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    249339011325
    • NoteUnder body covered in trims

  16. Fail89,321 miles (+8,750)3 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    408204511359
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush poor requires attention
    • NoteO/s.r tyre on limit requires attention/
    • NoteUnder body covered in trims

  17. Pass80,571 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    614627520348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,585 miles (+7,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    474721519433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,483 miles (+6,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    640799958241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    461277767294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,101 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    491027067282
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LS54 NUP

Does LS54 NUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NUP is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NUP?
The MOT on LS54 NUP is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NUP done?
LS54 NUP was recorded at 171,894 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,991 miles a year.
Has LS54 NUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NUP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 NUP 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 NUP find?
LS54 NUP passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 os / ns; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr, and 1 more.

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