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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LX54 VSLMOT history

LX54 VSL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

LX54 VSL grey 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,107 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSL was last recorded at 121,107 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 10,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,670 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,437 miles
Average per year
5,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,107 miles
  • 2025 – 110,670 miles
  • 2024 – 93,321 miles
  • 2023 – 74,915 miles
  • 2022 – 53,848 miles
  • 2021 – 44,559 miles
  • 2019 – 36,649 miles
  • 2018 – 35,817 miles
  • 2017 – 35,522 miles
  • 2016 – 34,326 miles
  • 2015 – 32,898 miles
  • 2014 – 30,871 miles
  • 2013 – 28,601 miles
  • 2012 – 26,797 miles
  • 2011 – 23,992 miles
  • 2010 – 21,672 miles
  • 2008 – 18,135 miles
  • 2007 – 14,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,107 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,107 miles (+10,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,107 miles
    Test number
    888661006410
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Pass110,670 miles (+17,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    640032914630
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass93,321 miles (+18,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    927984296134
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass74,915 miles (+938)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    122144434168
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers judder across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  5. Fail73,977 miles (+20,129)1 dangerous2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    811458944774
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers judder across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  6. Pass53,848 miles (+9,289)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,848 miles
    Test number
    518276082476
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside parking brake low on effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,559 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    241739983079
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,404 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    117226159972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,649 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    866336330136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,817 miles (+295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    754516690319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers have only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass35,522 miles (+1,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    746842058509
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass34,326 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,326 miles
    Test number
    899646540980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,898 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    286297665489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,871 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    156956434087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,601 miles (+1,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,601 miles
    Test number
    289906433019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass26,797 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,797 miles
    Test number
    197312112465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,992 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,992 miles
    Test number
    626896201008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,672 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,672 miles
    Test number
    122906300432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,135 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,135 miles
    Test number
    413366378229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,197 miles
    Test number
    311533967482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSL

Does LX54 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VSL is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSL?
The MOT on LX54 VSL is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VSL done?
LX54 VSL was recorded at 121,107 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 5,714 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSL 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 VSL find?
LX54 VSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: engine cover fitted; under trays fitted.

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