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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 EYJMOT history

LB59 EYJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
96,789 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 EYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 EYJ was last recorded at 96,789 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,707 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,789 miles
  • 2024 – 87,453 miles
  • 2022 – 81,878 miles
  • 2021 – 78,945 miles
  • 2020 – 75,771 miles
  • 2019 – 68,276 miles
  • 2018 – 61,005 miles
  • 2017 – 57,455 miles
  • 2016 – 48,124 miles
  • 2015 – 37,184 miles
  • 2014 – 34,780 miles
  • 2013 – 31,047 miles
  • 2012 – 26,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,789 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,789 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    681853881213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,707 miles (+9,254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    966209520801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass87,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    955543196984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail87,453 miles (+5,575)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    248335250947
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass81,878 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    770356950884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,874 miles (+2,929)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,874 miles
    Test number
    347140950441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape[inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape[inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass78,945 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    726170889183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass75,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    878006465349
    • 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))
  9. Fail75,771 miles (+7,495)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    397666036709
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  10. Pass68,276 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    701786781421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass61,005 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    541326353130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass57,455 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    632521105496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,124 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    175592271191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,184 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,184 miles
    Test number
    671964711721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,049 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,049 miles
    Test number
    535011525193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass34,780 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    968275814109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,047 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,047 miles
    Test number
    416172323489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    888542632369
    • 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)

Questions about LB59 EYJ

Does LB59 EYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 EYJ expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 EYJ?
The MOT on LB59 EYJ expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 EYJ done?
LB59 EYJ was recorded at 96,789 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has LB59 EYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 EYJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 EYJ 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 EYJ find?
LB59 EYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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