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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LB59 HHNMOT history

LB59 HHN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
109,898 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 HHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 HHN was last recorded at 109,898 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,139 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,898 miles
  • 2025 – 106,139 miles
  • 2024 – 93,637 miles
  • 2023 – 92,874 miles
  • 2022 – 86,997 miles
  • 2021 – 81,344 miles
  • 2020 – 78,244 miles
  • 2019 – 76,608 miles
  • 2018 – 71,413 miles
  • 2017 – 63,401 miles
  • 2016 – 55,946 miles
  • 2015 – 47,074 miles
  • 2014 – 38,215 miles
  • 2013 – 30,384 miles
  • 2012 – 26,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,898 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,898 miles (+3,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    781916458577
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass106,139 miles (+12,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    640865546055
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components
  3. Pass93,637 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    452968150411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,874 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,874 miles
    Test number
    932548679649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    759954338104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail86,997 miles (+5,653)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    149605749915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached wheel cracked (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass81,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    748190302903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,344 miles (+3,100)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,344 miles
    Test number
    920072066754
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass78,244 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    793656437547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass76,608 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    790256638978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,594 miles (+5,181)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    399000423613
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass71,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    651393056761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail71,413 miles (+8,012)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    449074867410
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass63,401 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    101766354144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass55,946 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    110978347488
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass47,074 miles (+8,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    345093325220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,215 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    907363824244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,384 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    376613553478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    369306052361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 HHN

Does LB59 HHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 HHN is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 HHN?
The MOT on LB59 HHN is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 HHN done?
LB59 HHN was recorded at 109,898 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LB59 HHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 HHN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB59 HHN 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 HHN find?
LB59 HHN passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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