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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LX54 YWDMOT history

LX54 YWD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

LX54 YWD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,259 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 YWD
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 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 YWD was last recorded at 94,259 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,650 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,259 miles
  • 2025 – 92,650 miles
  • 2024 – 85,047 miles
  • 2023 – 75,787 miles
  • 2022 – 75,786 miles
  • 2021 – 75,388 miles
  • 2020 – 72,860 miles
  • 2019 – 69,504 miles
  • 2018 – 66,151 miles
  • 2017 – 62,263 miles
  • 2016 – 58,484 miles
  • 2014 – 55,240 miles
  • 2013 – 52,051 miles
  • 2012 – 48,766 miles
  • 2011 – 44,164 miles
  • 2010 – 40,315 miles
  • 2009 – 35,859 miles
  • 2008 – 31,785 miles
  • 2007 – 25,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Arch Corroding Not Likely To Cause Harm
  • AdvisorySill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Outer Sills

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    914066998239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Arch Corroding Not Likely To Cause Harm
    • AdvisorySill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Outer Sills

  2. Fail94,259 miles (+1,609)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    799423935980
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Arch Corroding Not Likely To Cause Harm
    • AdvisorySill Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Outer Sills

  3. Pass92,650 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    987703574385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,047 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    145875574796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,984 miles (+9,197)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    698017476404
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,787 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    143328587748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,786 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    651062992224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,786 miles (+398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    912755600993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,388 miles (+2,528)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    827733082657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipes

  10. Pass72,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    148503786134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail72,860 miles (+3,356)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    380220320682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass69,504 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    684794974455
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has damage less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall very close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted / oil leak advise att

  13. Fail69,504 miles (+3,353)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    827473861631
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has damage less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall very close to cord advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted / oil leak advise att

  14. Pass66,151 miles (+3,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    506618773690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has some kerb damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass62,263 miles (+3,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    795995889313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass58,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    264170294977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has some kerb damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail58,484 miles (+3,244)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    773365793466
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has some kerb damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass55,240 miles (+3,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    768417894288
    • NoteFront and rear pads low.

  19. Pass52,051 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    106988193267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,766 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    888633482226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,765 miles (+4,601)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,765 miles
    Test number
    128772782273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass44,164 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    659170281249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail44,163 miles (+3,848)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    308666571222
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass40,315 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    980757870238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  25. Fail40,314 miles (+4,455)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    322467570422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  26. Pass35,859 miles (+4,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    374747569420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass31,785 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,785 miles
    Test number
    970750028206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass25,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    114086847229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 YWD

Does LX54 YWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 YWD is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 YWD?
The MOT on LX54 YWD is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 YWD done?
LX54 YWD was recorded at 94,259 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has LX54 YWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 YWD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 YWD 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 YWD find?
LX54 YWD passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel arch corroding not likely to cause harm; sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

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