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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 VBEMOT history

LX54 VBE is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

LX54 VBE silver 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 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
68,389 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VBE was last recorded at 68,389 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 2,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,264 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,125 miles
Average per year
3,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,389 miles
  • 2023 – 66,264 miles
  • 2021 – 63,680 miles
  • 2020 – 56,809 miles
  • 2019 – 53,573 miles
  • 2018 – 50,601 miles
  • 2017 – 44,124 miles
  • 2016 – 39,409 miles
  • 2015 – 35,798 miles
  • 2014 – 33,217 miles
  • 2013 – 30,367 miles
  • 2012 – 27,570 miles
  • 2011 – 24,992 miles
  • 2010 – 22,815 miles
  • 2009 – 19,051 miles
  • 2008 – 15,439 miles
  • 2007 – 12,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,389 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    205572513125
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,264 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    329285991923
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,264 miles (+2,584)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    909897600037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,680 miles (+6,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    724360325664
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor
    • AdvisorySlight play both front ball joints

  5. Pass56,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    590948225486
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front lower arm bush,s

  6. Fail56,809 miles (+3,236)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    377527869813
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front lower arm bush,s

  7. Pass53,573 miles (+2,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    984149285530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass50,601 miles (+6,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    620457996684
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracked advise replace
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

  9. Pass44,124 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,124 miles
    Test number
    752442518820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,409 miles (+3,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    722229594909
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished & cracking, advise replacement.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers perished, advise replacement.

  11. Pass35,798 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    969269744424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,217 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,217 miles
    Test number
    289176614233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,367 miles (+2,797)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    996888203250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass27,570 miles (+2,578)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    305983412203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteWipers smeary

  15. Pass24,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    258679621286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,992 miles (+2,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    409059621233
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass22,815 miles (+3,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,815 miles
    Test number
    593616530217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass19,051 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,051 miles
    Test number
    210696029230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,439 miles
    Test number
    110310828237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,437 miles (+2,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    922520128207
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass12,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    12,462 miles
    Test number
    821850537209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VBE

Does LX54 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VBE expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VBE?
The MOT on LX54 VBE expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VBE done?
LX54 VBE was recorded at 68,389 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
Has LX54 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VBE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VBE 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 VBE find?
LX54 VBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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