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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 VPFMOT history

LX54 VPF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LX54 VPF black 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 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,038 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VPF was last recorded at 94,038 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,854 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
184 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,038 miles
  • 2025 – 93,854 miles
  • 2024 – 93,556 miles
  • 2023 – 93,408 miles
  • 2022 – 92,595 miles
  • 2021 – 92,115 miles
  • 2020 – 90,365 miles
  • 2019 – 86,217 miles
  • 2018 – 81,742 miles
  • 2017 – 77,643 miles
  • 2016 – 72,647 miles
  • 2015 – 66,352 miles
  • 2014 – 58,848 miles
  • 2013 – 50,650 miles
  • 2012 – 41,785 miles
  • 2011 – 35,802 miles
  • 2010 – 29,978 miles
  • 2009 – 24,032 miles
  • 2008 – 19,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,038 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise front flexible brake hoses cracking
  • AdvisoryAdvise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/discs rusting and pitting
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,038 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    146428104374
    • AdvisoryAdvise front flexible brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryAdvise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/discs rusting and pitting
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads low
  2. Pass93,854 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,854 miles
    Test number
    526520327446
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f seat belt showing signs of fluffing
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b discs rusting and pitting
  3. Pass93,556 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    527922737244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,408 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    359070249791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,595 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    963897698364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,594 miles (+479)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    673840566337
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,115 miles (+1,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,115 miles
    Test number
    601296694308
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r h/brake reqs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  8. Pass90,365 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    213579884061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,217 miles (+4,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    386082319981
    • AdvisoryFront both front lower arm bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake poor
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low both rear
  10. Pass81,742 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    299104774009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,643 miles (+4,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,643 miles
    Test number
    601482346699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass72,647 miles (+6,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    403445021120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  13. Pass66,352 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,352 miles
    Test number
    687515285025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,848 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    255420074029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,650 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    805282073063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,785 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,785 miles
    Test number
    399034872067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,802 miles
    Test number
    909227781045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,797 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    975767681039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass29,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    440835480002
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail29,978 miles (+5,946)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,978 miles
    Test number
    511275180000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass24,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    811487479036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,032 miles (+4,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    971676779087
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass19,143 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,143 miles
    Test number
    501639978024
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Questions about LX54 VPF

Does LX54 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VPF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VPF?
The MOT on LX54 VPF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VPF done?
LX54 VPF was recorded at 94,038 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has LX54 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VPF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LX54 VPF 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 VPF find?
LX54 VPF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: advise front flexible brake hoses cracking; advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair; advise rear b/discs rusting and pitting, and 1 more.

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