# FD54XLE — BMW 3 SERIES MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD54XLE is a Blue BMW 3 SERIES, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2004-12-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD54XLE — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD54XLE |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2004-12-06 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 2
- Pass rate: 87.5%
- Total defects recorded: 32

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-04 09:32:17 | PASSED | 135,427 MI | 2021-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2019-08-10 16:03:46 | PASSED | 129,410 MI | 2020-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-28 10:58:08 | PASSED | 120,666 MI | 2019-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2017-08-09 16:15:20 | PASSED | 111,911 MI | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-11 10:05:02 | PASSED | 102,647 MI | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-08 13:35:58 | PASSED | 90,751 MI | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-08 13:35:58 | FAILED | 90,751 MI | — |
| 2014-08-16 15:26:44 | PASSED | 79,977 MI | 2015-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2013-08-17 11:19:59 | PASSED | 75,118 MI | 2014-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-08-18 11:21:38 | PASSED | 71,596 MI | 2013-08-17 00:00:00 |
| 2011-08-04 13:56:41 | PASSED | 67,973 MI | 2012-08-03 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-25 09:39:46 | PASSED | 61,032 MI | 2011-12-09 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-16 11:53:38 | PASSED | 49,241 MI | 2010-12-09 00:00:00 |
| 2009-11-16 11:47:04 | FAILED | 49,241 MI | — |
| 2008-12-05 09:49:55 | PASSED | 38,242 MI | 2009-12-09 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-10 10:15:06 | PASSED | 28,794 MI | 2008-12-09 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-09-04 09:32:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear 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))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-08-10 16:03:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

**2016-08-11 10:05:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

**2015-08-08 13:35:58 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2014-08-16 15:26:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

**2009-11-16 11:53:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Front wipers starting to smear

**2009-11-16 11:47:04 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- USER ENTERED: Front wipers starting to smear

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD54XLE is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD54XLE. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.