EY54VZL - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 25 days ago
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Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 26 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,414 mi
Expires: 25 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Failed - 24 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 165,414 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed - 11 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,199 mi
Expires: 10 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel
Passed - 10 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,187 mi
Expires: 10 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory corrosion around nearside rear jacking point
Passed - 11 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,303 mi
Expires: 10 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 10 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,537 mi
Expires: 09 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,435 mi
Expires: 08 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,033 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,295 mi
Expires: 09 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,295 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,759 mi
Expires: 07 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive To excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 31 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,757 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive To excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,694 mi
Expires: 29 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 08 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,249 mi
Expires: 29 July 2017
Passed - 08 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,544 mi
Expires: 29 July 2016
Passed - 14 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,362 mi
Expires: 29 July 2015
Passed - 01 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,192 mi
Expires: 29 July 2014
Passed - 23 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,351 mi
Expires: 29 July 2013
Passed - 19 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,353 mi
Expires: 29 July 2012
Passed - 30 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,564 mi
Expires: 29 July 2011
Passed - 27 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,734 mi
Expires: 01 September 2010
Passed - 29 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,539 mi
Expires: 01 September 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,064 mi
Expires: 01 September 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EY54VZL?
The MOT expires on 25 September 2026.
What is the tax status of EY54VZL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of EY54VZL?
This is a 2004 BMW 3 SERIES in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1895cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EY54VZL?
This vehicle produces 180 g/km of CO2 emissions.