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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 FZUMOT history

LB59 FZU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,231 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FZU
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
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FZU was last recorded at 100,231 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,099 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,132 miles
Average per year
5,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,231 miles
  • 2025 – 94,099 miles
  • 2024 – 91,086 miles
  • 2023 – 86,170 miles
  • 2022 – 81,951 miles
  • 2019 – 81,819 miles
  • 2018 – 81,189 miles
  • 2017 – 76,522 miles
  • 2016 – 68,162 miles
  • 2015 – 58,663 miles
  • 2014 – 49,246 miles
  • 2013 – 37,790 miles
  • 2012 – 27,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front window switch damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre bald on outside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,231 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,231 miles
    Test number
    820363142711
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window switch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,230 miles (+6,131)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    762699717220
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window switch damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    303811814522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components have corrosion

  4. Fail94,099 miles (+3,013)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    288794283933
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components have corrosion

  5. Pass91,086 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    945715116492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass86,170 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    466269629509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass81,951 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    964311933520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail81,947 miles (+128)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    819288284327
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,819 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    440358240842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,189 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    411700814781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,522 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    673559990960
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass68,162 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,162 miles
    Test number
    553149457238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,036 miles (+9,373)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,036 miles
    Test number
    568224448544
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on outside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,663 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    791621361932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,246 miles (+11,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    627585824319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    276625813349
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail37,790 miles (+10,440)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    299395313327
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    868697422350
    • NoteO/S/F Outer tyre shoulder worn low

  19. Fail27,350 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    578377222364
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteO/S/F Outer tyre shoulder worn low

Questions about LB59 FZU

Does LB59 FZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FZU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FZU?
The MOT on LB59 FZU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FZU done?
LB59 FZU was recorded at 100,231 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,355 miles a year.
Has LB59 FZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FZU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 FZU 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 FZU find?
LB59 FZU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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