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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 HCHMOT history

LB59 HCH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,078 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 HCH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 HCH was last recorded at 134,078 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,910 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,078 miles
  • 2025 – 133,910 miles
  • 2024 – 124,065 miles
  • 2023 – 117,584 miles
  • 2022 – 111,166 miles
  • 2021 – 104,406 miles
  • 2020 – 98,639 miles
  • 2019 – 91,706 miles
  • 2018 – 82,218 miles
  • 2017 – 71,367 miles
  • 2016 – 54,258 miles
  • 2015 – 42,846 miles
  • 2014 – 36,535 miles
  • 2013 – 27,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,078 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Undertrays damaged and likely to become insecure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,078 miles
    Test number
    471784945933
    • AdvisoryFront Undertrays damaged and likely to become insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail134,078 miles (+168)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,078 miles
    Test number
    495457752343
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertrays damaged and likely to become insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass133,910 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,910 miles
    Test number
    924551809964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,065 miles (+6,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    411940789621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge wearing/nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass117,584 miles (+6,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    656397083481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

  6. Pass111,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    944843531931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,166 miles (+6,760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    552254445606
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    938689972775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,401 miles (+5,762)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    470814115221
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,639 miles (+6,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    913882984255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,706 miles (+9,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    706995876340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,218 miles (+10,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    445190224201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,367 miles (+17,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    850559278191
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint starting to break up (not blowing or insecure)
    • AdvisoryLow tone horn not working
    • AdvisoryN/S/R bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass54,258 miles (+11,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,258 miles
    Test number
    298941836974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn operating

  15. Pass42,846 miles (+6,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,846 miles
    Test number
    517870495086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail36,535 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,535 miles
    Test number
    685438484031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass36,535 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,535 miles
    Test number
    856608784091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    275389933096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 HCH

Does LB59 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 HCH is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 HCH?
The MOT on LB59 HCH is valid until 12 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 HCH done?
LB59 HCH was recorded at 134,078 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has LB59 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 HCH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 HCH 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 HCH find?
LB59 HCH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front undertrays damaged and likely to become insecure; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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