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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 YTTMOT history

LS54 YTT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

LS54 YTT silver 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 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
175,564 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 YTT was last recorded at 175,564 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 5,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,769 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,795 miles
Average per year
8,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,564 miles
  • 2022 – 169,769 miles
  • 2021 – 163,735 miles
  • 2020 – 158,027 miles
  • 2019 – 151,981 miles
  • 2018 – 138,606 miles
  • 2017 – 127,009 miles
  • 2016 – 113,986 miles
  • 2015 – 104,453 miles
  • 2014 – 90,323 miles
  • 2013 – 78,020 miles
  • 2012 – 71,573 miles
  • 2011 – 65,319 miles
  • 2010 – 57,901 miles
  • 2009 – 52,039 miles
  • 2008 – 47,351 miles
  • 2007 – 42,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,564 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail175,564 miles (+5,795)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,564 miles
    Test number
    821234451697
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,769 miles
    Test number
    770141231914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail169,769 miles (+6,034)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,769 miles
    Test number
    879388967784
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass163,735 miles (+5,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,735 miles
    Test number
    904499096956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass158,027 miles (+6,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,027 miles
    Test number
    750359409644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,981 miles (+13,375)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,981 miles
    Test number
    871853340410
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,606 miles (+11,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    609464987465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,009 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    966348196439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail126,972 miles (+12,986)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    730641653023
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass113,986 miles (+9,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,986 miles
    Test number
    624020637259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass104,453 miles (+14,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    666657135937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass90,323 miles (+12,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    318370664480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    248802163262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail78,020 miles (+6,447)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,020 miles
    Test number
    838172963269
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass71,573 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    827242462270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface rust forming on rear inner sills, chassis sections and floors

  16. Fail71,573 miles (+6,254)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    345942862247
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSurface rust forming on rear inner sills, chassis sections and floors

  17. Pass65,319 miles (+7,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    706996061288
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs in very poor condition

  18. Pass57,901 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,901 miles
    Test number
    380073050499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,039 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    353537859482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,351 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    443105458200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    823356257207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 YTT

Does LS54 YTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YTT expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YTT?
The MOT on LS54 YTT expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YTT done?
LS54 YTT was recorded at 175,564 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 8,286 miles a year.
Has LS54 YTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YTT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 YTT 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 YTT find?
LS54 YTT failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch to sill; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 4 more.

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