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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 YHDMOT history

LS54 YHD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

LS54 YHD black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
161,696 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YHD
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
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YHD was last recorded at 161,696 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 8,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,213 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,483 miles
Average per year
9,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,696 miles
  • 2021 – 153,213 miles
  • 2020 – 137,742 miles
  • 2019 – 131,070 miles
  • 2018 – 125,086 miles
  • 2017 – 115,081 miles
  • 2016 – 107,641 miles
  • 2015 – 101,419 miles
  • 2014 – 95,111 miles
  • 2013 – 86,773 miles
  • 2012 – 77,900 miles
  • 2011 – 68,839 miles
  • 2010 – 57,791 miles
  • 2008 – 42,203 miles
  • 2007 – 30,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,696 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,696 miles (+8,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,696 miles
    Test number
    632842239313
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,213 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,213 miles
    Test number
    162550214947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail153,208 miles (+15,466)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,208 miles
    Test number
    661187438163
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,742 miles (+6,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,742 miles
    Test number
    862738549141
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass131,070 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,070 miles
    Test number
    195147171118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,086 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    903491586085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  7. Fail125,044 miles (+9,963)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,044 miles
    Test number
    598491452144
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  8. Pass115,081 miles (+7,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    501801348901
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn close to limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  9. Pass107,641 miles (+6,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,641 miles
    Test number
    510963800057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

  10. Pass101,419 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    109591425082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail101,419 miles (+6,308)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    579161925089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass95,111 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    829532924084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass86,773 miles (+8,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    237595013032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,900 miles (+9,061)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    128971012441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass68,839 miles (+11,048)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    408190911094
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise fuel cleaner running rich

  16. Pass57,791 miles (+15,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    370319200041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,203 miles (+11,651)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    410413228388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,552 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    414157247308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Fail30,552 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    823327747311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWipers poor

Questions about LS54 YHD

Does LS54 YHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YHD expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YHD?
The MOT on LS54 YHD expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YHD done?
LS54 YHD was recorded at 161,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 9,263 miles a year.
Has LS54 YHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YHD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 YHD 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 YHD find?
LS54 YHD passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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