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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LB59 DCUMOT history

LB59 DCU is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 6 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
118,829 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DCU was last recorded at 118,829 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 8,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,255 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,574 miles
Average per year
8,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,829 miles
  • 2022 – 110,255 miles
  • 2021 – 94,153 miles
  • 2020 – 85,774 miles
  • 2019 – 84,000 miles
  • 2018 – 75,555 miles
  • 2017 – 68,090 miles
  • 2016 – 59,007 miles
  • 2015 – 48,865 miles
  • 2014 – 39,741 miles
  • 2013 – 30,860 miles
  • 2012 – 22,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,829 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and (Rear) (0.1 (b))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,829 miles (+8,574)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    723996151140
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and (Rear) (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass110,255 miles (+16,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    599763315402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass94,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    135877834150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail94,151 miles (+8,377)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,151 miles
    Test number
    638102757951
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,774 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    137004087811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,000 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    837120878198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,555 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    662218401110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,090 miles (+9,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    332051689858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass59,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    301169535847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,007 miles (+10,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    403462344628
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  11. Pass48,865 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    377142580728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,741 miles (+8,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,741 miles
    Test number
    359097534308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre is bold from the inner edge

  13. Pass30,860 miles (+8,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,860 miles
    Test number
    236898833396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,819 miles
    Test number
    187716932356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 DCU

Does LB59 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 DCU expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DCU?
The MOT on LB59 DCU expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 DCU done?
LB59 DCU was recorded at 118,829 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 8,778 miles a year.
Has LB59 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DCU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB59 DCU 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 DCU find?
LB59 DCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and (rear).

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