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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 VSVMOT history

LX54 VSV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LX54 VSV blue 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
69,984 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSV
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 valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSV was last recorded at 69,984 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,650 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,984 miles
  • 2021 – 68,650 miles
  • 2020 – 67,756 miles
  • 2019 – 63,857 miles
  • 2018 – 60,921 miles
  • 2017 – 57,318 miles
  • 2016 – 52,980 miles
  • 2015 – 48,993 miles
  • 2014 – 44,652 miles
  • 2013 – 40,000 miles
  • 2012 – 36,170 miles
  • 2010 – 28,162 miles
  • 2009 – 24,195 miles
  • 2008 – 18,668 miles
  • 2007 – 18,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,984 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,984 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    185405987340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    153578862902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail68,650 miles (+894)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,650 miles
    Test number
    589727791276
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass67,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    204175797493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail67,756 miles (+3,899)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    347071879206
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,857 miles (+2,936)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    881452155094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass60,921 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    251181023050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,318 miles (+4,338)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    681089110091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some componants

  9. Pass52,980 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    265510373787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,878 miles (+3,885)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    679735128026
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat present preventing full inspection of seat belot
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass48,993 miles (+4,341)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    175554995455
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  12. Pass44,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    227763214477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,652 miles (+81)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    426253614111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  14. Fail44,571 miles (+4,571)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    498303494051
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass40,000 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,000 miles
    Test number
    495506383038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,170 miles (+8,008)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    207646992074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass28,162 miles (+3,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,162 miles
    Test number
    842445300103
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low

  18. Pass24,195 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    752913499067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,668 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,668 miles
    Test number
    510736538091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,655 miles
    Test number
    970806457310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSV

Does LX54 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VSV is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSV?
The MOT on LX54 VSV is valid until 29 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 VSV done?
LX54 VSV was recorded at 69,984 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSV 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 VSV find?
LX54 VSV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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