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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 VSYMOT history

LX54 VSY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LX54 VSY grey 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 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
143,411 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VSY was last recorded at 143,411 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2013: 103,396 miles, lower than 104,496 miles on 3 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,317 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,411 miles
  • 2021 – 140,317 miles
  • 2020 – 139,917 miles
  • 2019 – 138,340 miles
  • 2018 – 136,900 miles
  • 2017 – 131,007 miles
  • 2016 – 122,366 miles
  • 2015 – 114,798 miles
  • 2014 – 110,290 miles
  • 2013 – 103,396 miles
  • 2012 – 82,920 miles
  • 2011 – 53,453 miles
  • 2010 – 28,835 miles
  • 2009 – 28,802 miles
  • 2008 – 20,918 miles
  • 2007 – 17,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight wear in steering rack inner joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,411 miles (+3,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,411 miles
    Test number
    317364103749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,317 miles
    Test number
    992462575652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,317 miles (+400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,317 miles
    Test number
    105926637630
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    227235581944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,917 miles (+1,577)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    158848540117
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,340 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,340 miles
    Test number
    405540751122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,900 miles (+5,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    417406871295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,007 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    114518530859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,366 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    760826924044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,030 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    236069879048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  11. Fail120,995 miles (+6,197)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    204934270207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  12. Pass114,798 miles (+4,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    519374815065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    947739104000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,290 miles (+6,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    327276204074
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass103,396 miles (-1,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    975944803081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,496 miles (+21,576)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    109753203479
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,920 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    649719532026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail82,920 miles (+29,467)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    947449032031
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    469102321060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,453 miles (+24,618)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    918212621028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,835 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    512110220071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,802 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,802 miles
    Test number
    484128159422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,918 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,918 miles
    Test number
    983744078295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,259 miles
    Test number
    784954177208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VSY

Does LX54 VSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VSY expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VSY?
The MOT on LX54 VSY expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VSY done?
LX54 VSY was recorded at 143,411 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has LX54 VSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VSY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 VSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 VSY find?
LX54 VSY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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