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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 EYGMOT history

LB59 EYG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 250,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
250,516 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EYG
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
6 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EYG was last recorded at 250,516 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,466 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
13,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,516 miles
  • 2024 – 240,627 miles
  • 2023 – 235,286 miles
  • 2022 – 231,315 miles
  • 2021 – 224,886 miles
  • 2020 – 213,222 miles
  • 2019 – 198,793 miles
  • 2018 – 182,607 miles
  • 2017 – 169,852 miles
  • 2016 – 147,288 miles
  • 2015 – 128,735 miles
  • 2014 – 116,880 miles
  • 2013 – 101,132 miles
  • 2012 – 80,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,516 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,516 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    250,516 miles
    Test number
    306658173971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail250,466 miles (+9,839)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,466 miles
    Test number
    170121247494
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass240,627 miles (+5,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    240,627 miles
    Test number
    837916028620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass235,286 miles (+3,971)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    235,286 miles
    Test number
    326469293844
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass231,315 miles (+6,429)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    231,315 miles
    Test number
    329940961829
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass224,886 miles (+11,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    224,886 miles
    Test number
    395557155946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass213,222 miles (+14,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,222 miles
    Test number
    862813735717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,793 miles (+16,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,793 miles
    Test number
    484400570842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass182,607 miles (+12,755)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,607 miles
    Test number
    533254248969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,852 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    169,852 miles
    Test number
    119613991581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail169,834 miles (+7,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    544547328800
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  12. Pass162,121 miles (+14,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,121 miles
    Test number
    811234805565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass147,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,288 miles
    Test number
    978697105075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail147,288 miles (+10,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,288 miles
    Test number
    549008419752
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass137,247 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,247 miles
    Test number
    637493342623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,735 miles (+11,855)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,735 miles
    Test number
    569190125295
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the edges.
    • NoteNearside rear mechanical brake component has restricted free movement, causing the wheel to jam.
    • NoteNearside reat brake binding, causing noise on service brake application.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the edges.
  17. Pass116,880 miles (+15,748)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    975569764235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust emissions are too low to be detected
  18. Pass101,132 miles (+20,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    347286893437
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail80,333 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    318862332314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass80,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    615672932300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 EYG

Does LB59 EYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 EYG is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EYG?
The MOT on LB59 EYG is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 EYG done?
LB59 EYG was recorded at 250,516 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 13,072 miles a year.
Has LB59 EYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EYG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 EYG 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 EYG find?
LB59 EYG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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