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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 YTWMOT history

LS54 YTW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

LS54 YTW blue 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 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
204,848 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YTW was last recorded at 204,848 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,848 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,848 miles
  • 2021 – 195,671 miles
  • 2020 – 188,200 miles
  • 2019 – 178,511 miles
  • 2018 – 164,014 miles
  • 2017 – 147,701 miles
  • 2016 – 134,075 miles
  • 2015 – 121,169 miles
  • 2014 – 116,474 miles
  • 2013 – 104,213 miles
  • 2012 – 96,597 miles
  • 2011 – 88,667 miles
  • 2010 – 80,108 miles
  • 2009 – 70,686 miles
  • 2008 – 55,318 miles
  • 2007 – 52,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    204,848 miles
    Test number
    218874279402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail204,848 miles (+9,177)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,848 miles
    Test number
    441571123587
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass195,671 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    195,671 miles
    Test number
    540595755599
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass188,200 miles (+9,689)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,200 miles
    Test number
    876764808769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort

  5. Pass178,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,511 miles
    Test number
    411293820743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,511 miles (+14,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,511 miles
    Test number
    901431200055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass164,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    650627678984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,014 miles (+16,313)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    605063534725
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass147,701 miles (+13,626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,701 miles
    Test number
    410643354219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    866442744629
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly cracked

  11. Fail134,075 miles (+12,906)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    617200229151
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly cracked

  12. Pass121,169 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    255520895142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,474 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    116,474 miles
    Test number
    439871554325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,802 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    147839424150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass111,802 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,802 miles
    Test number
    377979924199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,213 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,213 miles
    Test number
    896741733125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,597 miles (+7,930)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    449801632151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail88,667 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    149651631176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass88,667 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    516541531191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    121681820142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail80,108 miles (+9,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    263211320194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,686 miles (+15,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    153523739190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,318 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    352184998027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,948 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,948 miles
    Test number
    320505947342
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

Questions about LS54 YTW

Does LS54 YTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YTW expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YTW?
The MOT on LS54 YTW expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YTW done?
LS54 YTW was recorded at 204,848 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 10,478 miles a year.
Has LS54 YTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YTW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 YTW 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 YTW find?
LS54 YTW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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