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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 NWEMOT history

LS54 NWE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LS54 NWE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
192,943 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NWE was last recorded at 192,943 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 14,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2022: 172,510 miles, lower than 172,589 miles on 1 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,253 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
14,690 miles
Average per year
8,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,943 miles
  • 2023 – 178,253 miles
  • 2022 – 172,510 miles
  • 2021 – 165,097 miles
  • 2020 – 157,795 miles
  • 2019 – 147,138 miles
  • 2018 – 141,117 miles
  • 2017 – 133,161 miles
  • 2016 – 126,707 miles
  • 2015 – 124,158 miles
  • 2014 – 119,346 miles
  • 2013 – 115,249 miles
  • 2012 – 111,138 miles
  • 2011 – 101,702 miles
  • 2010 – 87,763 miles
  • 2009 – 71,184 miles
  • 2008 – 57,265 miles
  • 2007 – 42,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,943 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Head light lenses tarished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,943 miles (+14,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,943 miles
    Test number
    519409840488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass178,253 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,253 miles
    Test number
    455767873860
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses tarished

  3. Fail178,252 miles (+5,742)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,252 miles
    Test number
    246150757782
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses tarished

  4. Pass172,510 miles (-79)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,510 miles
    Test number
    960552722428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly lagging
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail172,589 miles (+7,492)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,589 miles
    Test number
    171400792326
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main feed at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arches corroded within 30 cm of top shock mount and rear lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation all brake fading under presure (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floor pans corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass165,097 miles (+7,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,097 miles
    Test number
    693925681007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  7. Pass157,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    930778288424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail157,795 miles (+10,657)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    771577939656
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by rear flexys (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,138 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    778686420655
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail147,138 miles (+6,021)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    303037783615
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,117 miles
    Test number
    357660011878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight perrishing

  12. Fail141,117 miles (+7,956)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,117 miles
    Test number
    316022502504
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight perrishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight perrishing

  13. Pass133,161 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,161 miles
    Test number
    259646767491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield dropped

  14. Fail133,127 miles (+6,420)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    946388877057
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield dropped

  15. Pass126,707 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,707 miles
    Test number
    724945491876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,158 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,158 miles
    Test number
    957975625133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail124,129 miles (+4,783)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    996679115171
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil level on minimum mark

  18. Pass119,346 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,346 miles
    Test number
    499633514165
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing between treads
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail119,346 miles (+4,097)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,346 miles
    Test number
    415115904150
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing between treads
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail115,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    229241743181
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass115,249 miles (+4,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    815111843174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass111,138 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,138 miles
    Test number
    305269142134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,092 miles (+9,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,092 miles
    Test number
    889465542148
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass101,702 miles (+13,939)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    235429231403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteRear tyres cracking between tread
    • NoteSmall stone chips in screen

  25. Pass87,763 miles (+16,579)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    214879630163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,184 miles (+13,919)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    942219039182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,265 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    310462648130
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass57,265 miles (+14,630)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    502362248112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    930995947180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NWE

Does LS54 NWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NWE expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NWE?
The MOT on LS54 NWE expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NWE done?
LS54 NWE was recorded at 192,943 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 8,488 miles a year.
Has LS54 NWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NWE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 NWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 NWE find?
LS54 NWE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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