BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB59 LVUMOT history
LB59 LVU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Feb 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,796 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2023
- Mileage
- 109,796 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 LVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB59 LVU was last recorded at 109,796 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 8,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 101,147 miles · 20 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,649 miles
- Average per year
- 6,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 109,796 miles
- 2022 – 101,147 miles
- 2018 – 89,507 miles
- 2017 – 82,435 miles
- 2016 – 71,543 miles
- 2015 – 62,904 miles
- 2014 – 61,240 miles
- 2013 – 38,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail109,796 miles
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low inner edge
- AdvisoryHandbrake 19%, minimum requirement 16%
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front discs pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside front tyre low inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail109,796 miles (+8,649)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,796 miles
- Test number
- 110154598550
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low inner edge
- AdvisoryHandbrake 19%, minimum requirement 16%
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass101,147 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,147 miles
- Test number
- 468849799233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront discs pitted
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre low inner edge
Fail101,147 miles (+11,640)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,147 miles
- Test number
- 787887956380
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront discs pitted
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre low inner edge
Pass89,507 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,507 miles
- Test number
- 283730242467
- 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))
Pass82,435 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 82,435 miles
- Test number
- 911922892366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,374 miles (+10,831)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,374 miles
- Test number
- 585299034506
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre below legal limit. (worn on both outer edges) (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to the rear. (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour osr side light showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light osr stop lamp showing white light to the rear (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osr upper suspension arm has excessive play on inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass71,543 miles (+8,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,543 miles
- Test number
- 680444099547
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,904 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,904 miles
- Test number
- 217245295137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,890 miles (+1,650)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,890 miles
- Test number
- 708443645096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,240 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,240 miles
- Test number
- 316794884240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,240 miles (+22,765)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,240 miles
- Test number
- 215834884238
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,475 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 38,475 miles
- Test number
- 486173123128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,329 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,329 miles
- Test number
- 185781763068
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail38,329 miles (+56)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,329 miles
- Test number
- 979121363012
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 38,273 miles
- Test number
- 509820013057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 LVU
- Does LB59 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB59 LVU expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 LVU?
- The MOT on LB59 LVU expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB59 LVU done?
- LB59 LVU was recorded at 109,796 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
- Has LB59 LVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 LVU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB59 LVU 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 LVU find?
- LB59 LVU failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 9 more.
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