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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 VSEMOT history

LX54 VSE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

LX54 VSE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
140,608 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSE was last recorded at 140,608 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,743 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
7,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,608 miles
  • 2021 – 134,743 miles
  • 2020 – 134,616 miles
  • 2019 – 127,711 miles
  • 2018 – 121,489 miles
  • 2017 – 119,054 miles
  • 2016 – 113,541 miles
  • 2015 – 104,208 miles
  • 2014 – 94,214 miles
  • 2013 – 86,805 miles
  • 2012 – 67,140 miles
  • 2011 – 64,376 miles
  • 2010 – 52,750 miles
  • 2009 – 45,452 miles
  • 2007 – 36,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,608 miles (+5,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    753658484594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,743 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,743 miles
    Test number
    148236098652
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ***BORDERLINE*** (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat still to move back and forth
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ***ON LIMIT *** (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,743 miles (+127)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,743 miles
    Test number
    627364588876
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Burst in rollers (leaking) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Braking system leaking hose (1.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat still to move back and forth
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,616 miles (+6,905)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,616 miles
    Test number
    784093585050
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass127,711 miles (+6,222)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    933124527321
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly louder than normal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering rack joints

  6. Pass121,489 miles (+2,435)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    614685356983
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass119,054 miles (+5,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,054 miles
    Test number
    603294666589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre spiting on side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip

  8. Pass113,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    858361069987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail113,541 miles (+9,333)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    701631092733
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass104,208 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    167052595174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail104,207 miles (+9,993)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,207 miles
    Test number
    105985385172
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass94,214 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    895739364150
    • NoteChips on screen

  13. Fail94,214 miles (+7,409)12 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    248657344487
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteChips on screen
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteO/s/r lower arm bent
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear discs badly worn

  14. Pass86,805 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    326165413340
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Fail86,805 miles (+19,665)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    607825513382
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  16. Pass67,140 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    256551922227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,376 miles (+11,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,376 miles
    Test number
    635841271263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,750 miles (+7,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    592529980056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,452 miles (+8,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,452 miles
    Test number
    404529529086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail36,772 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    173118087288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  21. Pass36,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    724098187280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSE

Does LX54 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VSE expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSE?
The MOT on LX54 VSE expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VSE done?
LX54 VSE was recorded at 140,608 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 7,217 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSE 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 VSE find?
LX54 VSE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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