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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 NEJMOT history

LB59 NEJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,966 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NEJ
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
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NEJ was last recorded at 104,966 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 10,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,769 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,197 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,966 miles
  • 2024 – 94,769 miles
  • 2023 – 84,937 miles
  • 2022 – 78,251 miles
  • 2021 – 76,978 miles
  • 2020 – 75,549 miles
  • 2019 – 74,660 miles
  • 2018 – 72,345 miles
  • 2017 – 70,009 miles
  • 2016 – 68,195 miles
  • 2015 – 65,627 miles
  • 2014 – 62,702 miles
  • 2013 – 52,058 miles
  • 2012 – 40,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,966 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,966 miles (+10,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    678064209657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    276359551182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail94,769 miles (+9,832)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    242886892537
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass84,937 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    930657370701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,251 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    985993052514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass76,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    999106995920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail76,978 miles (+1,429)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    342997069223
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass75,549 miles (+889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    235478283217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    149112701761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,660 miles (+2,315)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    343847960307
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass72,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    799405838445
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail72,345 miles (+2,336)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    663885486806
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass70,009 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    488499084459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,195 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    555918671418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,627 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,627 miles
    Test number
    640312572756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,702 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    577206684278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,058 miles (+11,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    669643253341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    407635642489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 NEJ

Does LB59 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 NEJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NEJ?
The MOT on LB59 NEJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 NEJ done?
LB59 NEJ was recorded at 104,966 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has LB59 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NEJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
LB59 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm.

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