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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LX54 NFCMOT history

LX54 NFC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LX54 NFC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,249 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 NFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 NFC was last recorded at 98,249 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2013: 78,225 miles, lower than 735,517 miles on 23 Aug 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,867 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,249 miles
  • 2025 – 97,867 miles
  • 2024 – 96,597 miles
  • 2023 – 95,743 miles
  • 2022 – 94,732 miles
  • 2021 – 94,004 miles
  • 2019 – 93,106 miles
  • 2017 – 88,754 miles
  • 2016 – 86,283 miles
  • 2015 – 85,140 miles
  • 2014 – 82,753 miles
  • 2013 – 78,225 miles
  • 2012 – 735,517 miles
  • 2011 – 62,128 miles
  • 2010 – 49,401 miles
  • 2009 – 36,934 miles
  • 2008 – 21,634 miles
  • 2007 – 19,483 miles
  • 2006 – 16,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,249 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,249 miles (+382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,249 miles
    Test number
    818932835377
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,867 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,867 miles
    Test number
    570502045800
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,597 miles (+854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    961115822827
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass95,743 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    764081290221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,732 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,732 miles
    Test number
    919914676176
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,004 miles (+898)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    310180025505
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  7. Pass93,106 miles (+1,916)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    527823922558
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged N/S/F and N/S/R perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass91,190 miles (+2,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,190 miles
    Test number
    834947426047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass88,754 miles (+2,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    734836759495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp flanges corroded through
  10. Pass86,283 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,283 miles
    Test number
    200898480917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,140 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    279204976187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,753 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,753 miles
    Test number
    928865504322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,225 miles (-657,292)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    118646043249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass735,517 miles (+673,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    735,517 miles
    Test number
    208626932246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,128 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,128 miles
    Test number
    499147591142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,401 miles (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    583801790160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,934 miles (+15,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    791619899168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,634 miles (+2,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,634 miles
    Test number
    210894988465
    • NoteO/s silencer rubber mounting deteriorated
  19. Pass19,483 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,483 miles
    Test number
    850260497270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,489 miles
    Test number
    924821116332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 NFC

Does LX54 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 NFC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 NFC?
The MOT on LX54 NFC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 NFC done?
LX54 NFC was recorded at 98,249 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LX54 NFC ever failed its MOT?
No. LX54 NFC has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LX54 NFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 NFC find?
LX54 NFC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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