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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,926 cc

LB59 GDEMOT history

LB59 GDE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
191,118 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GDE was last recorded at 191,118 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 10,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,954 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,164 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,118 miles
  • 2025 – 180,954 miles
  • 2023 – 177,589 miles
  • 2022 – 173,785 miles
  • 2020 – 161,436 miles
  • 2019 – 156,162 miles
  • 2018 – 152,416 miles
  • 2017 – 141,887 miles
  • 2016 – 127,863 miles
  • 2015 – 120,111 miles
  • 2014 – 113,651 miles
  • 2012 – 76,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to wear markers
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S/R subframe front mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    191,118 miles
    Test number
    355814299927
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R subframe front mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,118 miles (+10,164)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,118 miles
    Test number
    212927452761
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R subframe front mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,954 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,954 miles
    Test number
    570348981795
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

  4. Fail180,954 miles (+3,365)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,954 miles
    Test number
    225068707030
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

  5. Pass177,589 miles (+3,804)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,589 miles
    Test number
    456175209591
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure

  6. Pass173,785 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,785 miles
    Test number
    933607837000
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,785 miles (+7,972)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,785 miles
    Test number
    724627361150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass165,813 miles (+4,377)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,813 miles
    Test number
    734012329900
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,436 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,436 miles
    Test number
    191006026502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,162 miles
    Test number
    582469534561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,157 miles (+3,741)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,157 miles
    Test number
    336325356127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached fixing on lower arm with shocker on, is insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on lower arm with shocker on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass152,416 miles (+10,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,416 miles
    Test number
    794759515026
    • 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))

  13. Pass141,887 miles (+14,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    168480921944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,863 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    680716904720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,111 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    136498196944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    757934504381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,651 miles (+8,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    405131504313
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail105,604 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    168903714021
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass105,604 miles (+29,545)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    378913914083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    215536642367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 GDE

Does LB59 GDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GDE is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GDE?
The MOT on LB59 GDE is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GDE done?
LB59 GDE was recorded at 191,118 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has LB59 GDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GDE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 GDE 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 GDE find?
LB59 GDE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: all tyres worn close to wear markers; hydraulic leak, but not excessive; o/s/r subframe front mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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