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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 CAVMOT history

LB59 CAV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,405 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CAV was last recorded at 72,405 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,894 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,511 miles
Average per year
4,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,405 miles
  • 2025 – 69,894 miles
  • 2024 – 68,432 miles
  • 2023 – 66,916 miles
  • 2022 – 65,415 miles
  • 2021 – 61,231 miles
  • 2019 – 50,945 miles
  • 2017 – 41,158 miles
  • 2016 – 31,016 miles
  • 2015 – 23,704 miles
  • 2014 – 21,166 miles
  • 2013 – 18,116 miles
  • 2012 – 15,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,405 miles (+2,511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    352433827849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small splits inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,894 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    176400864842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass68,432 miles (+1,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    840564639892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,916 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    358820094690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,415 miles (+4,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    351005259059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass61,231 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    532592319434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,153 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,153 miles
    Test number
    399306778242
    • AdvisoryNeaerside rear park brake effoert lower than the offside rear

  8. Pass50,945 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    857164749894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,650 miles (+9,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    321896105511
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  10. Pass41,158 miles (+10,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,158 miles
    Test number
    430656707961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass31,016 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    332271354620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,704 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    774343692458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,166 miles (+3,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,166 miles
    Test number
    968674944364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  14. Pass18,116 miles (+2,766)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,116 miles
    Test number
    879459113360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass15,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,350 miles
    Test number
    475162832448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CAV

Does LB59 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 CAV is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CAV?
The MOT on LB59 CAV is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 CAV done?
LB59 CAV was recorded at 72,405 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,192 miles a year.
Has LB59 CAV ever failed its MOT?
No. LB59 CAV has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB59 CAV 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 LB59 CAV find?
LB59 CAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged small splits inner side wall; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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