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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 VCZMOT history

LX54 VCZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LX54 VCZ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
43,090 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VCZ was last recorded at 43,090 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,798 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,090 miles
  • 2025 – 39,798 miles
  • 2024 – 36,038 miles
  • 2022 – 32,006 miles
  • 2021 – 27,243 miles
  • 2019 – 25,529 miles
  • 2018 – 18,310 miles
  • 2016 – 18,027 miles
  • 2015 – 17,891 miles
  • 2014 – 17,799 miles
  • 2013 – 17,519 miles
  • 2012 – 17,190 miles
  • 2011 – 16,510 miles
  • 2010 – 15,831 miles
  • 2009 – 14,650 miles
  • 2008 – 13,648 miles
  • 2007 – 12,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,090 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • N/s/r tyre deteriorated in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r tyre wall damaged deteriorated and punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,090 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,090 miles
    Test number
    994736675356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,798 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    891820481993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,038 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    344546829335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,006 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    759404630974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,243 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    571899727348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,529 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,529 miles
    Test number
    521025459643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,679 miles (+1,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,679 miles
    Test number
    872838462703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass18,310 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,310 miles
    Test number
    762132054233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    18,027 miles
    Test number
    839494558322
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorated in tread area
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wall damaged deteriorated and punctured
  10. Fail18,027 miles (+136)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,027 miles
    Test number
    714224777344
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 88y (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorated in tread area
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wall damaged deteriorated and punctured
  11. Pass17,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    893778696838
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
  12. Fail17,891 miles (+92)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    419827098587
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
  13. Pass17,799 miles (+280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    196855544353
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorating in tread area
  14. Pass17,519 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,519 miles
    Test number
    206877143349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,190 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,190 miles
    Test number
    435907022301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,510 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    418757641306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,831 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,831 miles
    Test number
    431011850317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    284346459333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,650 miles (+1,002)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    633226559397
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass13,648 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,648 miles
    Test number
    894024458341
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre badly cut & worn!
    • NoteFront brake pads about 1/2 worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre underinflated
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high
    • NoteRear brake pads over 1/2 worn
    • NoteScrew in n/s/f tyre
  21. Pass12,014 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,014 miles
    Test number
    330613457338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,499 miles
    Test number
    331736877290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VCZ

Does LX54 VCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VCZ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VCZ?
The MOT on LX54 VCZ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VCZ done?
LX54 VCZ was recorded at 43,090 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has LX54 VCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VCZ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LX54 VCZ 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 VCZ find?
LX54 VCZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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