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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LX54 VDCMOT history

LX54 VDC is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LX54 VDC 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,992 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VDC was last recorded at 153,992 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,714 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
6,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,992 miles
  • 2025 – 153,714 miles
  • 2024 – 150,426 miles
  • 2023 – 144,817 miles
  • 2022 – 143,939 miles
  • 2021 – 143,826 miles
  • 2020 – 143,487 miles
  • 2019 – 140,636 miles
  • 2018 – 134,266 miles
  • 2017 – 124,248 miles
  • 2016 – 112,973 miles
  • 2015 – 99,389 miles
  • 2014 – 79,671 miles
  • 2012 – 78,488 miles
  • 2011 – 71,348 miles
  • 2010 – 56,886 miles
  • 2009 – 48,190 miles
  • 2008 – 28,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,992 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,992 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,992 miles
    Test number
    419218732591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,714 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,714 miles
    Test number
    774664196167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,426 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,426 miles
    Test number
    147824493871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass148,812 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,812 miles
    Test number
    605819759536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    881954322763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,817 miles (+878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    929493660071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass143,939 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,939 miles
    Test number
    871343111591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,826 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,826 miles
    Test number
    207402895595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,487 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,487 miles
    Test number
    278435515617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,636 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,636 miles
    Test number
    620247721881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass134,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    805626618646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail134,266 miles (+10,018)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    328473975877
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x two next to each other (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass124,248 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,248 miles
    Test number
    847976516498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,973 miles
    Test number
    799393723972
    • AdvisoryExcess play in steering rack inner joints.
  15. Fail112,971 miles (+13,582)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    438357804235
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExcess play in steering rack inner joints.
  16. Pass99,389 miles (+19,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,389 miles
    Test number
    415354665043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,671 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    338866574011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,488 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    257751272105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,348 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    245777351115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass71,348 miles (+14,462)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    936387851196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,886 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    114313000166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,190 miles (+19,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    600112519179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Fail28,721 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    160760318486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  24. Pass28,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    771650218003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VDC

Does LX54 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VDC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VDC?
The MOT on LX54 VDC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VDC done?
LX54 VDC was recorded at 153,992 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,755 miles a year.
Has LX54 VDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VDC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VDC 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 VDC find?
LX54 VDC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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