BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LX54 VAUMOT history
LX54 VAU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 116,153 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VAU was last recorded at 116,153 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,098 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,055 miles
- Average per year
- 4,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,153 miles
- 2025 – 113,098 miles
- 2024 – 109,825 miles
- 2023 – 106,814 miles
- 2022 – 103,584 miles
- 2021 – 100,143 miles
- 2020 – 96,753 miles
- 2019 – 94,377 miles
- 2018 – 91,265 miles
- 2017 – 86,695 miles
- 2016 – 81,608 miles
- 2015 – 78,545 miles
- 2014 – 73,954 miles
- 2013 – 68,047 miles
- 2012 – 60,966 miles
- 2011 – 54,142 miles
- 2010 – 47,032 miles
- 2009 – 40,679 miles
- 2008 – 33,521 miles
- 2007 – 24,871 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,153 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear brake discs worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,153 miles (+3,055)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 116,153 miles
- Test number
- 503251590729
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,098 miles (+3,273)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 113,098 miles
- Test number
- 353643223252
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded just after Flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass109,825 miles (+3,011)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 109,825 miles
- Test number
- 719738782446
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured also lamp has water inside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,814 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 106,814 miles
- Test number
- 833117583551
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both front inner and outer track rods have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail106,814 miles (+3,230)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,814 miles
- Test number
- 713628869914
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both front inner and outer track rods have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,584 miles (+3,441)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 103,584 miles
- Test number
- 296507553226
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,143 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,143 miles
- Test number
- 754962796337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,753 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,753 miles
- Test number
- 842795604412
- AdvisoryFront registration plate
Pass94,377 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,377 miles
- Test number
- 163029578917
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail94,377 miles (+3,112)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,377 miles
- Test number
- 398203824922
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing 2x Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside registration bulb
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,265 miles (+4,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,265 miles
- Test number
- 750471790981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,695 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,695 miles
- Test number
- 402011252465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,608 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 81,608 miles
- Test number
- 855768736601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,545 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,545 miles
- Test number
- 490612713959
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail78,545 miles (+4,591)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,545 miles
- Test number
- 272287584436
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,954 miles (+5,907)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 73,954 miles
- Test number
- 715120064235
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,047 miles (+7,081)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,047 miles
- Test number
- 145741063227
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,966 miles (+6,824)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,966 miles
- Test number
- 368911122494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,142 miles (+7,110)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,142 miles
- Test number
- 178906611247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,032 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 47,032 miles
- Test number
- 330232820256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,679 miles (+7,158)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,679 miles
- Test number
- 832338719200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,521 miles (+8,650)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,521 miles
- Test number
- 172784328222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,871 miles
- Test number
- 203545527298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VAU
- Does LX54 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VAU is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VAU?
- The MOT on LX54 VAU is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX54 VAU done?
- LX54 VAU was recorded at 116,153 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VAU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VAU 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 VAU find?
- LX54 VAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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