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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc

LB59 GWYMOT history

LB59 GWY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,217 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GWY was last recorded at 120,217 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,871 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,346 miles
Average per year
7,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,217 miles
  • 2025 – 110,871 miles
  • 2024 – 103,369 miles
  • 2023 – 97,245 miles
  • 2022 – 91,417 miles
  • 2021 – 84,304 miles
  • 2020 – 79,571 miles
  • 2019 – 74,621 miles
  • 2018 – 66,104 miles
  • 2017 – 55,468 miles
  • 2016 – 44,413 miles
  • 2015 – 37,778 miles
  • 2014 – 31,809 miles
  • 2013 – 24,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,217 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,217 miles (+9,346)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,217 miles
    Test number
    479649848205
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,871 miles (+7,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    536042661601
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,369 miles (+6,124)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    552544696581
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,245 miles (+5,828)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    927794562102
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower large under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass91,417 miles (+7,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    602829539170
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,304 miles (+4,733)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    549680321512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,571 miles (+4,950)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    592860281632
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,621 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    355674256939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,104 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    565108137929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail66,103 miles (+10,635)5 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    490417865080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,468 miles (+11,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    465041530235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,413 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    713342050520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,778 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    479585752086
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  14. Pass37,203 miles (+26)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,203 miles
    Test number
    555146965080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside jacking blocks missing

  15. Fail37,177 miles (+5,368)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    528342365040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside jacking blocks missing

  16. Pass31,809 miles (+7,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    989988834068
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass24,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,721 miles
    Test number
    168851133460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 GWY

Does LB59 GWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 GWY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GWY?
The MOT on LB59 GWY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 GWY done?
LB59 GWY was recorded at 120,217 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,068 miles a year.
Has LB59 GWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GWY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB59 GWY 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 GWY find?
LB59 GWY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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