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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 DCFMOT history

LB59 DCF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
175,558 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DCF
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
6 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DCF was last recorded at 175,558 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 12,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,076 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
12,482 miles
Average per year
15,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 175,558 miles
  • 2020 – 163,076 miles
  • 2019 – 143,188 miles
  • 2018 – 126,341 miles
  • 2017 – 108,700 miles
  • 2016 – 105,268 miles
  • 2015 – 94,772 miles
  • 2014 – 80,543 miles
  • 2013 – 61,149 miles
  • 2012 – 36,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,558 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,558 miles (+12,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,558 miles
    Test number
    303566989126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,076 miles
    Test number
    478051155211
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail163,076 miles (+19,888)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,076 miles
    Test number
    626080958299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass143,188 miles (+16,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,188 miles
    Test number
    787611012678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    620413103653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail126,341 miles (+17,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    526154347340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass108,700 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    277523421665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,268 miles (+10,496)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,268 miles
    Test number
    761750528898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    710671229724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,769 miles (+14,226)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    207907724871
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass80,543 miles (+19,394)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    186697614329
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  12. Pass61,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    678488613300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,149 miles (+24,481)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    369977313394
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass36,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    815615832302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,668 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    726334432321
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about LB59 DCF

Does LB59 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 DCF expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DCF?
The MOT on LB59 DCF expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 DCF done?
LB59 DCF was recorded at 175,558 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 15,447 miles a year.
Has LB59 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DCF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB59 DCF 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 DCF find?
LB59 DCF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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