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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 GBZMOT history

LB59 GBZ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
155,249 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GBZ was last recorded at 155,249 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 3,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,181 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,068 miles
Average per year
9,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,249 miles
  • 2023 – 152,181 miles
  • 2022 – 146,040 miles
  • 2021 – 138,656 miles
  • 2020 – 127,607 miles
  • 2019 – 116,392 miles
  • 2018 – 108,687 miles
  • 2017 – 93,444 miles
  • 2016 – 77,089 miles
  • 2015 – 67,971 miles
  • 2014 – 59,425 miles
  • 2012 – 47,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,249 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,249 miles (+3,068)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,249 miles
    Test number
    884125078937
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass152,181 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    281764243443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,180 miles (+6,140)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,180 miles
    Test number
    586352314827
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,040 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    547040361220
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,040 miles (+7,384)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    585602721493
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,656 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,656 miles
    Test number
    391605521701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,607 miles (+11,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    753095170739
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass116,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    853358814869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail116,392 miles (+7,705)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    968888219748
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,687 miles (+15,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,687 miles
    Test number
    878862159598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass93,444 miles (+16,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,444 miles
    Test number
    185730918811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass77,089 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,089 miles
    Test number
    383369536398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,380 miles (+5,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    799801076142
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Pass67,971 miles (+8,546)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    166568125453
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass59,425 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,425 miles
    Test number
    725097434063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,423 miles (+12,157)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,423 miles
    Test number
    138795634000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    555526122382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB59 GBZ

Does LB59 GBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 GBZ expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GBZ?
The MOT on LB59 GBZ expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 GBZ done?
LB59 GBZ was recorded at 155,249 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 9,157 miles a year.
Has LB59 GBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GBZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 GBZ 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 GBZ find?
LB59 GBZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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