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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 DDYMOT history

LB59 DDY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
197,424 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 DDY was last recorded at 197,424 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,959 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,465 miles
Average per year
8,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,424 miles
  • 2025 – 190,959 miles
  • 2024 – 187,418 miles
  • 2023 – 184,441 miles
  • 2022 – 182,078 miles
  • 2021 – 178,764 miles
  • 2020 – 170,903 miles
  • 2019 – 166,775 miles
  • 2018 – 164,891 miles
  • 2017 – 161,646 miles
  • 2016 – 152,807 miles
  • 2015 – 136,241 miles
  • 2014 – 129,083 miles
  • 2013 – 96,928 miles
  • 2012 – 78,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,424 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, also damage on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also damage on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion on various areas on vehicle
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,424 miles (+6,465)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,424 miles
    Test number
    175681009566
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, also damage on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also damage on side walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on various areas on vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Pass190,959 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,959 miles
    Test number
    796915127544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,945 miles (+3,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,945 miles
    Test number
    261067899295
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass187,418 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,418 miles
    Test number
    342232588182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,441 miles
    Test number
    905334784867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,437 miles (+2,359)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,437 miles
    Test number
    177758815940
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass182,078 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,078 miles
    Test number
    107319754630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,764 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,764 miles
    Test number
    949622196257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,903 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,903 miles
    Test number
    295435150321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,684 miles (+3,909)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,684 miles
    Test number
    768809773528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  11. Pass166,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,775 miles
    Test number
    628219965633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail166,775 miles (+1,884)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,775 miles
    Test number
    838052754950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass164,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,891 miles
    Test number
    175835870211
    • 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))

  14. Fail164,891 miles (+3,245)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,891 miles
    Test number
    920619424500
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  15. Pass161,646 miles (+8,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    161,646 miles
    Test number
    557810008189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge (bald)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner & outer edge

  16. Pass152,807 miles (+16,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,807 miles
    Test number
    979134433065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edge

  17. Pass136,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,241 miles
    Test number
    995851015766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail136,241 miles (+7,158)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,241 miles
    Test number
    685412812931
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass129,083 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,083 miles
    Test number
    259582574287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail129,083 miles (+32,155)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,083 miles
    Test number
    968682374281
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass96,928 miles (+18,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    256559383280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,248 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    569700312337
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON CENTRE TREAD

Questions about LB59 DDY

Does LB59 DDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 DDY expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DDY?
The MOT on LB59 DDY expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 DDY done?
LB59 DDY was recorded at 197,424 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 8,656 miles a year.
Has LB59 DDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DDY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 DDY 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 DDY find?
LB59 DDY failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front headlamp aim too low both; front position lamp not working both, and 7 more.

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