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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 VADMOT history

LX54 VAD is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LX54 VAD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,141 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VAD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VAD was last recorded at 106,141 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,849 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,141 miles
  • 2024 – 105,849 miles
  • 2023 – 105,469 miles
  • 2022 – 104,181 miles
  • 2021 – 102,713 miles
  • 2019 – 100,405 miles
  • 2018 – 97,405 miles
  • 2017 – 92,122 miles
  • 2016 – 86,656 miles
  • 2015 – 81,135 miles
  • 2014 – 74,295 miles
  • 2013 – 67,010 miles
  • 2012 – 57,050 miles
  • 2011 – 49,739 miles
  • 2010 – 40,992 miles
  • 2009 – 33,478 miles
  • 2008 – 28,235 miles
  • 2007 – 24,394 miles
  • 2006 – 19,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,141 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    290040589335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass105,849 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,849 miles
    Test number
    988189218392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,469 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,469 miles
    Test number
    197251107135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,181 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    373905091568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass102,713 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,713 miles
    Test number
    837550244909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,405 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    603736220715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,405 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    971466171686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,122 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    749320204779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    561053511018
    • AdvisoryTHE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW
  10. Fail86,656 miles (+5,521)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    706552633173
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryTHE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW
  11. Pass81,135 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    714173896615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,295 miles (+7,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    255237384294
    • NoteBOTH FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOINT COVERS IN POOR CONDITION.
    • NoteTHE NSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND THE OUTER NSF PAD LOOKS WORN MORE THAN THE OSF OUTER PAD
  13. Pass67,010 miles (+9,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    578773983285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass57,050 miles (+7,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    455482762263
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass49,739 miles (+8,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    227923881262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass40,992 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    980036880293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,478 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    331555679228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,235 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    152269088298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,394 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,394 miles
    Test number
    302138387407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,166 miles
    Test number
    242226476287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VAD

Does LX54 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VAD is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VAD?
The MOT on LX54 VAD is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VAD done?
LX54 VAD was recorded at 106,141 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has LX54 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VAD has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LX54 VAD 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 LX54 VAD find?
LX54 VAD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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