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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 FZMMOT history

LB59 FZM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,056 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 FZM was last recorded at 172,056 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 10,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,275 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,781 miles
Average per year
10,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,056 miles
  • 2025 – 161,275 miles
  • 2024 – 155,591 miles
  • 2023 – 148,124 miles
  • 2022 – 138,781 miles
  • 2021 – 128,925 miles
  • 2020 – 121,487 miles
  • 2019 – 102,718 miles
  • 2018 – 85,817 miles
  • 2017 – 67,806 miles
  • 2016 – 50,797 miles
  • 2014 – 36,224 miles
  • 2013 – 22,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,056 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,056 miles (+10,781)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,056 miles
    Test number
    565377155561
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass161,275 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,275 miles
    Test number
    489396202885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,591 miles (+7,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,591 miles
    Test number
    408792004840
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded

  4. Pass148,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,124 miles
    Test number
    945415651587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail148,124 miles (+9,343)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,124 miles
    Test number
    120655897766
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass138,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,781 miles
    Test number
    141039464785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,763 miles (+9,838)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,763 miles
    Test number
    139351655105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    797270445793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S

  9. Fail128,906 miles (+7,419)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    565248612142
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S

  10. Pass121,487 miles (+18,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,487 miles
    Test number
    912032948750
    • 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))

  11. Pass102,718 miles (+16,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,718 miles
    Test number
    750929792868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,817 miles (+18,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    933616908108
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

  13. Pass67,806 miles (+17,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,806 miles
    Test number
    264639795360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,797 miles (+14,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    800031765976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,224 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    317715164366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,519 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    689772104040
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass22,735 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    348439003000
    • NoteEmissions too lean to register

Questions about LB59 FZM

Does LB59 FZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 FZM expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FZM?
The MOT on LB59 FZM expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 FZM done?
LB59 FZM was recorded at 172,056 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 10,854 miles a year.
Has LB59 FZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FZM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 FZM 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 FZM find?
LB59 FZM failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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