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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LX54 VELMOT history

LX54 VEL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LX54 VEL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,962 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VEL was last recorded at 193,962 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,468 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,494 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,962 miles
  • 2024 – 189,468 miles
  • 2023 – 183,025 miles
  • 2022 – 176,029 miles
  • 2021 – 168,824 miles
  • 2020 – 162,803 miles
  • 2019 – 156,952 miles
  • 2018 – 147,873 miles
  • 2017 – 140,371 miles
  • 2016 – 133,135 miles
  • 2015 – 125,676 miles
  • 2014 – 114,415 miles
  • 2013 – 102,558 miles
  • 2012 – 90,388 miles
  • 2011 – 78,985 miles
  • 2010 – 69,364 miles
  • 2009 – 56,510 miles
  • 2008 – 38,969 miles
  • 2007 – 20,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,962 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,962 miles (+4,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,962 miles
    Test number
    498954847088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass189,468 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,468 miles
    Test number
    732578701309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail189,464 miles (+6,439)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,464 miles
    Test number
    610577895725
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Inner Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass183,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,025 miles
    Test number
    956411343420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail183,024 miles (+6,995)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,024 miles
    Test number
    141178692179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass176,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,029 miles
    Test number
    584619432068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  7. Fail176,029 miles (+7,205)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,029 miles
    Test number
    775238505767
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  8. Pass168,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,824 miles
    Test number
    779994913572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail168,824 miles (+6,021)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,824 miles
    Test number
    544229750600
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass162,803 miles (+5,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,803 miles
    Test number
    399340394572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass156,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,952 miles
    Test number
    272331388652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail156,952 miles (+9,079)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,952 miles
    Test number
    410075411281
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass147,873 miles (+7,502)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,873 miles
    Test number
    144704756796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass140,371 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,371 miles
    Test number
    897297968603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail140,369 miles (+7,234)1 failure1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,369 miles
    Test number
    796210871357
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded very heavily
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass133,135 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,135 miles
    Test number
    573586013318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail133,134 miles (+7,458)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    268925256016
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass125,676 miles (+11,261)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    609500060273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass114,415 miles (+11,857)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,415 miles
    Test number
    346591834357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has had welding repair
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade split at ends

  20. Pass102,558 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    639583423368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  21. Fail102,558 miles (+12,170)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    446953523438
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  22. Pass90,388 miles (+11,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,388 miles
    Test number
    305287422311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    228606531360
    • 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)

  24. Fail78,985 miles (+9,621)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,985 miles
    Test number
    829286231339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  25. Pass69,364 miles (+12,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,364 miles
    Test number
    341959020379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,510 miles (+17,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    834143249365
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail38,969 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    133932048252
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass38,969 miles (+17,971)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    703042248262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    882440367273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX54 VEL

Does LX54 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VEL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VEL?
The MOT on LX54 VEL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VEL done?
LX54 VEL was recorded at 193,962 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has LX54 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VEL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VEL 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 VEL find?
LX54 VEL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.

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