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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 FFJMOT history

LB59 FFJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,499 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FFJ was last recorded at 81,499 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 9,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,002 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,497 miles
Average per year
4,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,499 miles
  • 2024 – 72,002 miles
  • 2023 – 65,189 miles
  • 2022 – 62,831 miles
  • 2021 – 58,194 miles
  • 2020 – 53,332 miles
  • 2019 – 49,321 miles
  • 2018 – 45,561 miles
  • 2017 – 41,821 miles
  • 2016 – 39,135 miles
  • 2015 – 33,750 miles
  • 2014 – 29,478 miles
  • 2013 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,499 miles (+9,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    478930530117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,002 miles (+6,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    167315064052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    769665159909
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,189 miles (+2,358)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    960613368518
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,831 miles (+4,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    627582713678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,194 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    339596724466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens damaged. Not showing white light
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,332 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    486466381563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,321 miles
    Test number
    390755437047
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail49,319 miles (+3,758)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    834303256332
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,561 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,561 miles
    Test number
    750402441957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,559 miles (+3,738)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    783447678367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass41,821 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,821 miles
    Test number
    335697130577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail41,752 miles (+2,617)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    928361906660
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,135 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    134213022196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,750 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    113808841686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,478 miles (+5,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    115393574226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,046 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    317714993068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,978 miles
    Test number
    149356163493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 FFJ

Does LB59 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FFJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FFJ?
The MOT on LB59 FFJ is valid until 1 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 FFJ done?
LB59 FFJ was recorded at 81,499 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,523 miles a year.
Has LB59 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FFJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 FFJ 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 FFJ find?
LB59 FFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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