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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 EXLMOT history

LB59 EXL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
230,106 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EXL
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
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EXL was last recorded at 230,106 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 7,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,502 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,604 miles
Average per year
12,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,106 miles
  • 2025 – 222,502 miles
  • 2024 – 207,082 miles
  • 2023 – 196,105 miles
  • 2022 – 186,972 miles
  • 2021 – 174,175 miles
  • 2020 – 164,630 miles
  • 2019 – 156,842 miles
  • 2018 – 151,693 miles
  • 2017 – 145,410 miles
  • 2016 – 134,058 miles
  • 2015 – 116,512 miles
  • 2014 – 97,133 miles
  • 2013 – 71,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Low on engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,106 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    230,106 miles
    Test number
    339991749677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail230,106 miles (+7,604)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,106 miles
    Test number
    731960573430
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (Mobile Holder ) (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass222,502 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    222,502 miles
    Test number
    616831225938
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil

  4. Fail222,502 miles (+15,420)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,502 miles
    Test number
    364853730494
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil

  5. Pass207,082 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    207,082 miles
    Test number
    624775705982
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail207,082 miles (+10,977)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,082 miles
    Test number
    132904613337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass196,105 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    196,105 miles
    Test number
    562366027955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,930 miles (+8,958)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,930 miles
    Test number
    280474787270
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass186,972 miles (+12,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,972 miles
    Test number
    470742472308
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,175 miles
    Test number
    290446953358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,175 miles (+9,545)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,175 miles
    Test number
    791686683837
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass164,630 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,630 miles
    Test number
    198929084196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail164,540 miles (+7,698)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,540 miles
    Test number
    945333858763
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass156,842 miles (+5,149)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,842 miles
    Test number
    270853879740
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wiper fitment appears lose (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass151,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,693 miles
    Test number
    200910768562
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  16. Fail151,693 miles (+6,283)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,693 miles
    Test number
    981203513712
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  17. Pass145,410 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,410 miles
    Test number
    505963323121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,394 miles (+11,336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,394 miles
    Test number
    553627009014
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepping on inner edge

  19. Pass134,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,058 miles
    Test number
    869585386332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,058 miles (+17,546)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,058 miles
    Test number
    879173893269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass116,512 miles (+19,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,512 miles
    Test number
    756767755029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,133 miles (+25,883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    267408754032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    357175933027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB59 EXL

Does LB59 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EXL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EXL?
The MOT on LB59 EXL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EXL done?
LB59 EXL was recorded at 230,106 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 12,231 miles a year.
Has LB59 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EXL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 EXL 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 EXL find?
LB59 EXL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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