BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LX54 VEYMOT history
LX54 VEY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 191,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 191,727 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VEY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VEY was last recorded at 191,727 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 7,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Oct 2011: 75,472 miles, lower than 76,160 miles on 28 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 184,019 miles · 21 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,708 miles
- Average per year
- 10,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 191,727 miles
- 2023 – 184,019 miles
- 2022 – 180,405 miles
- 2021 – 172,804 miles
- 2019 – 160,789 miles
- 2018 – 145,351 miles
- 2017 – 140,949 miles
- 2016 – 132,803 miles
- 2015 – 119,444 miles
- 2014 – 113,283 miles
- 2013 – 96,695 miles
- 2012 – 85,406 miles
- 2011 – 75,472 miles
- 2010 – 76,160 miles
- 2009 – 66,131 miles
- 2008 – 50,613 miles
- 2007 – 36,398 miles
- 2006 – 19,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,727 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are heavily sealed
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.
Under vehicle and components has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,727 miles (+7,708)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 191,727 miles
- Test number
- 284285763753
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components are heavily sealed
Pass184,019 miles (+3,614)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 184,019 miles
- Test number
- 302098385536
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion
Pass180,405 miles (+7,601)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 180,405 miles
- Test number
- 804907764746
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion
Pass172,804 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 172,804 miles
- Test number
- 548559166342
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail172,803 miles (+12,014)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,803 miles
- Test number
- 612022203077
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,789 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 160,789 miles
- Test number
- 723079813457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,685 miles (+15,334)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,685 miles
- Test number
- 250538680755
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass145,351 miles (+4,402)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 145,351 miles
- Test number
- 923764785089
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,949 miles (+8,146)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 140,949 miles
- Test number
- 541987832236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,803 miles (+13,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,803 miles
- Test number
- 491059300351
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased not allowing full insp.
Pass119,444 miles (+6,161)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 119,444 miles
- Test number
- 960801146528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
Pass113,283 miles (+16,588)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 113,283 miles
- Test number
- 307358534246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,695 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,695 miles
- Test number
- 929590873275
- NoteChips in screen
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and getting low
- NoteRear tyres stepping in tread
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f drop link
- NoteUnder trays fitted
- NoteWish bone rear bushes have slight play
Fail96,695 miles (+11,289)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,695 miles
- Test number
- 337120673491
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChips in screen
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges and getting low
- NoteRear tyres stepping in tread
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f drop link
- NoteUnder trays fitted
- NoteWish bone rear bushes have slight play
Pass85,406 miles (+9,934)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,406 miles
- Test number
- 217648772257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,472 miles (-688)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 75,472 miles
- Test number
- 478666571275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,160 miles (+10,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,160 miles
- Test number
- 782891270237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,131 miles (+15,518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 66,131 miles
- Test number
- 323485549388
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass50,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,613 miles
- Test number
- 544153738374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,613 miles (+14,215)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,613 miles
- Test number
- 682513938326
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge - advise kds
Pass36,398 miles (+17,356)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 36,398 miles
- Test number
- 811102457313
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass19,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 19,042 miles
- Test number
- 743933856381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VEY
- Does LX54 VEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 VEY expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VEY?
- The MOT on LX54 VEY expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 VEY done?
- LX54 VEY was recorded at 191,727 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 10,100 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VEY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VEY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX54 VEY find?
- LX54 VEY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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