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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 FYOMOT history

LB59 FYO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,736 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FYO
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
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FYO was last recorded at 95,736 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,500 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,236 miles
Average per year
5,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,736 miles
  • 2025 – 89,500 miles
  • 2023 – 89,018 miles
  • 2022 – 64,946 miles
  • 2021 – 60,055 miles
  • 2020 – 57,561 miles
  • 2019 – 52,221 miles
  • 2018 – 49,613 miles
  • 2017 – 47,600 miles
  • 2016 – 44,536 miles
  • 2015 – 41,886 miles
  • 2014 – 35,102 miles
  • 2013 – 28,400 miles
  • 2012 – 22,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,736 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,736 miles (+6,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    199924033879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass89,500 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    595851609693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
  3. Fail89,499 miles (+481)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,499 miles
    Test number
    929808008729
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
  4. Pass89,018 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    415972646213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface scored
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
  5. Fail89,018 miles (+24,072)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,018 miles
    Test number
    415610757585
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs surface scored
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped
  6. Pass64,946 miles (+4,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,946 miles
    Test number
    272075266681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Pass60,055 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    395981567733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,561 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    858635651816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    171200666443
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test
  10. Fail52,221 miles (+2,608)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    364472642897
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test
  11. Pass49,613 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,613 miles
    Test number
    562942690982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,600 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,600 miles
    Test number
    335786635761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,536 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    735726873118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,886 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    813221089712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,102 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    345180704332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,400 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    159026823309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass28,400 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,400 miles
    Test number
    465736123331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass22,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,068 miles
    Test number
    199807142382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 FYO

Does LB59 FYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FYO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FYO?
The MOT on LB59 FYO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FYO done?
LB59 FYO was recorded at 95,736 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,554 miles a year.
Has LB59 FYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FYO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 FYO 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 FYO find?
LB59 FYO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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