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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 DBZMOT history

LB59 DBZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,528 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DBZ was last recorded at 120,528 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,984 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,544 miles
Average per year
6,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,528 miles
  • 2025 – 114,984 miles
  • 2024 – 109,710 miles
  • 2022 – 101,580 miles
  • 2021 – 88,269 miles
  • 2017 – 86,922 miles
  • 2016 – 81,419 miles
  • 2015 – 68,395 miles
  • 2014 – 52,885 miles
  • 2013 – 43,448 miles
  • 2012 – 34,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,528 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,528 miles
    Test number
    122047179173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass114,984 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    582501575086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail114,742 miles (+5,032)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    592382532247
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,710 miles (+8,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    451556430263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass101,580 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    789076998690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    319916141562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail92,523 miles (+4,254)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    436456387354
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass88,269 miles (+1,347)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    855718550453
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass86,922 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,922 miles
    Test number
    840312349026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass81,419 miles (+13,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    793145142697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,395 miles (+15,510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    168846075498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,885 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    127685164479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,448 miles (+8,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,448 miles
    Test number
    757377063001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    936695552020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 DBZ

Does LB59 DBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 DBZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DBZ?
The MOT on LB59 DBZ is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 DBZ done?
LB59 DBZ was recorded at 120,528 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
Has LB59 DBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DBZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 DBZ 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 DBZ find?
LB59 DBZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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