BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LX54 VBAMOT history
LX54 VBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 78,888 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VBA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VBA was last recorded at 78,888 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 5,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 73,668 miles · 2 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,220 miles
- Average per year
- 4,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 78,888 miles
- 2021 – 73,668 miles
- 2020 – 71,479 miles
- 2019 – 67,763 miles
- 2018 – 57,991 miles
- 2017 – 54,059 miles
- 2016 – 49,312 miles
- 2015 – 44,842 miles
- 2014 – 39,565 miles
- 2013 – 34,367 miles
- 2012 – 29,937 miles
- 2011 – 27,127 miles
- 2010 – 24,310 miles
- 2009 – 20,776 miles
- 2008 – 17,060 miles
- 2007 – 12,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,888 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,888 miles (+5,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 78,888 miles
- Test number
- 116582694648
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,668 miles (+2,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 73,668 miles
- Test number
- 279465357345
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,479 miles (+3,716)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 71,479 miles
- Test number
- 818453784444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,763 miles (+9,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,763 miles
- Test number
- 831803910513
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
Pass57,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,991 miles
- Test number
- 853940200706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,991 miles (+3,932)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,991 miles
- Test number
- 529920869284
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass54,059 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,059 miles
- Test number
- 545032136915
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail54,052 miles (+4,740)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 970793670440
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass49,312 miles (+4,470)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,312 miles
- Test number
- 376830885659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,842 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 44,842 miles
- Test number
- 512621427729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,840 miles (+5,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,840 miles
- Test number
- 104872789307
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,565 miles (+5,198)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 39,565 miles
- Test number
- 307438064416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,367 miles (+4,430)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 34,367 miles
- Test number
- 307974773449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,937 miles (+2,810)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 29,937 miles
- Test number
- 155440872284
- NoteFront tyres splits on sidewall not showing cords
Pass27,127 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 27,127 miles
- Test number
- 276746061256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,310 miles (+3,534)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 24,310 miles
- Test number
- 111483570219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,776 miles (+3,716)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,776 miles
- Test number
- 973731579263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,060 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 17,060 miles
- Test number
- 583030588257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,057 miles (+4,423)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,057 miles
- Test number
- 500157978271
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass12,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 12,634 miles
- Test number
- 650397977252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VBA
- Does LX54 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 VBA expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VBA?
- The MOT on LX54 VBA expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 VBA done?
- LX54 VBA was recorded at 78,888 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 4,469 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VBA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VBA 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 VBA find?
- LX54 VBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.
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