
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB59 CAXMOT history
LB59 CAX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 160,392 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 CAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 14 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 CAX was last recorded at 160,392 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,319 miles · 20 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 11,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,392 miles
- 2023 – 147,409 miles
- 2022 – 135,223 miles
- 2021 – 127,761 miles
- 2020 – 121,691 miles
- 2019 – 109,374 miles
- 2018 – 98,018 miles
- 2017 – 85,604 miles
- 2015 – 77,158 miles
- 2014 – 66,111 miles
- 2013 – 34,157 miles
- 2012 – 33,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,392 miles (+73)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 160,392 miles
- Test number
- 952489795077
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield slightly loose
Fail160,319 miles (+12,910)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,319 miles
- Test number
- 177139411271
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure teared/cords and 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm and edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield slightly loose
Pass147,409 miles (+12,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 147,409 miles
- Test number
- 637313195558
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,223 miles (+7,462)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,223 miles
- Test number
- 270317084260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,761 miles (+6,070)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 127,761 miles
- Test number
- 450578705539
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,691 miles (+12,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 121,691 miles
- Test number
- 505353480610
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,374 miles (+11,356)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 109,374 miles
- Test number
- 129980457061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,018 miles (+12,414)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,018 miles
- Test number
- 610693575390
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,604 miles (+8,446)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,604 miles
- Test number
- 641455756175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 471312303253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,158 miles (+186)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 852378492253
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,972 miles (+10,861)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,972 miles
- Test number
- 346099665136
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,111 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,111 miles
- Test number
- 988922374125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,111 miles (+31,954)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,111 miles
- Test number
- 337741374128
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,157 miles (+476)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,157 miles
- Test number
- 639654963102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,681 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 33,681 miles
- Test number
- 455346842382
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB59 CAX
- Does LB59 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB59 CAX expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 CAX?
- The MOT on LB59 CAX expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB59 CAX done?
- LB59 CAX was recorded at 160,392 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 11,236 miles a year.
- Has LB59 CAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 CAX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB59 CAX 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 CAX find?
- LB59 CAX passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.
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