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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 GCOMOT history

LB59 GCO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,628 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GCO was last recorded at 176,628 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 8,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,538 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,090 miles
Average per year
9,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,628 miles
  • 2025 – 168,538 miles
  • 2024 – 160,259 miles
  • 2023 – 154,996 miles
  • 2022 – 138,924 miles
  • 2021 – 126,640 miles
  • 2020 – 119,024 miles
  • 2019 – 104,366 miles
  • 2018 – 91,198 miles
  • 2017 – 82,808 miles
  • 2016 – 74,090 miles
  • 2015 – 64,991 miles
  • 2014 – 58,673 miles
  • 2012 – 50,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,628 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,628 miles (+8,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,628 miles
    Test number
    264436852174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass168,538 miles (+8,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,538 miles
    Test number
    540494612023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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))

  3. Pass160,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,259 miles
    Test number
    227918363599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,259 miles (+5,263)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,259 miles
    Test number
    674526009269
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,996 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    176466885490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,721 miles (+15,797)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,721 miles
    Test number
    468507511588
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong possibly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper spring missing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Pass138,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,924 miles
    Test number
    994435223760
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail138,924 miles (+12,284)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,924 miles
    Test number
    674996022500
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass126,640 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    572597247143
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass119,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    489452092410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,024 miles (+14,658)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    805607890049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing One bolt off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass104,366 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    294851787519
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn

  13. Fail104,366 miles (+13,168)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    285485437561
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn

  14. Pass91,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    994186516999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,198 miles (+8,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    665426504341
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass82,808 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    533223060565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,090 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,090 miles
    Test number
    857706246180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,991 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    798621825042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,673 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    855533624076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,064 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,064 miles
    Test number
    137133662334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LB59 GCO

Does LB59 GCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GCO is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GCO?
The MOT on LB59 GCO is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GCO done?
LB59 GCO was recorded at 176,628 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,200 miles a year.
Has LB59 GCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GCO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 GCO 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 GCO find?
LB59 GCO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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