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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 EOJMOT history

LB59 EOJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,105 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EOJ was last recorded at 135,105 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,105 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,105 miles
  • 2025 – 129,559 miles
  • 2024 – 118,743 miles
  • 2023 – 113,567 miles
  • 2022 – 106,638 miles
  • 2021 – 99,187 miles
  • 2020 – 93,961 miles
  • 2019 – 91,382 miles
  • 2018 – 83,876 miles
  • 2017 – 77,204 miles
  • 2016 – 69,851 miles
  • 2015 – 60,907 miles
  • 2014 – 52,851 miles
  • 2013 – 44,463 miles
  • 2012 – 38,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,105 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,105 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,105 miles
    Test number
    898068018633
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail135,105 miles (+5,546)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,105 miles
    Test number
    616424198364
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to main intake pipe not being connected (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Main intake pipe to turbo not connected (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight wear on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass129,559 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    619312319159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,543 miles (+10,800)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,543 miles
    Test number
    534585166269
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass118,743 miles (+5,176)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,743 miles
    Test number
    288429460313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass113,567 miles (+6,929)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    271043051250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,638 miles (+7,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    937762590842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,187 miles (+5,226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,187 miles
    Test number
    702727601806
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass93,961 miles (+2,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    146838120445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  10. Pass91,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    705182313833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,382 miles (+7,506)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    355857303609
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass83,876 miles (+6,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,876 miles
    Test number
    816109741010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass77,204 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    581816430475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,851 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,851 miles
    Test number
    281610332974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,907 miles (+8,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    136234475955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryUneven front tyre wear
  16. Pass52,851 miles (+8,388)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    448054924495
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass44,463 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,463 miles
    Test number
    215177113330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    535254522348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 EOJ

Does LB59 EOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EOJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EOJ?
The MOT on LB59 EOJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EOJ done?
LB59 EOJ was recorded at 135,105 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
Has LB59 EOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EOJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 EOJ 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 EOJ find?
LB59 EOJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear most; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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