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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LX54 VPOMOT history

LX54 VPO is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LX54 VPO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,961 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VPO was last recorded at 56,961 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,582 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
2,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,961 miles
  • 2024 – 56,582 miles
  • 2023 – 51,549 miles
  • 2017 – 51,538 miles
  • 2016 – 47,809 miles
  • 2015 – 44,805 miles
  • 2014 – 42,212 miles
  • 2013 – 38,437 miles
  • 2012 – 34,764 miles
  • 2011 – 30,878 miles
  • 2010 – 27,142 miles
  • 2009 – 23,489 miles
  • 2008 – 19,465 miles
  • 2007 – 14,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,961 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,961 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    671138558893
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass56,582 miles (+5,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    328391686301
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,549 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    667138422263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,538 miles (+3,729)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    906809627388
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  5. Pass47,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    546606587577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,809 miles (+3,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    474850988443
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass44,805 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    568311425766
    • AdvisoryEML light illuminated on dashboard

  8. Pass42,212 miles (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    957554324217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass38,437 miles (+3,673)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    588798923252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in tread but not down to cord
    • NoteOffside front,nearside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres are all cracking on outer shoulders but not down to cord

  10. Pass34,764 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    997895732283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,878 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,878 miles
    Test number
    135208221295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,142 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,142 miles
    Test number
    633330730206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,489 miles
    Test number
    722014329220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,489 miles (+4,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,489 miles
    Test number
    631844429269
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass19,465 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    603902338244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,688 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,688 miles
    Test number
    731226127238
    • NoteRear pads low

Questions about LX54 VPO

Does LX54 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VPO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VPO?
The MOT on LX54 VPO is valid until 9 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 VPO done?
LX54 VPO was recorded at 56,961 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,317 miles a year.
Has LX54 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VPO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LX54 VPO 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 VPO find?
LX54 VPO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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