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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 NPAMOT history

LB59 NPA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,632 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NPA was last recorded at 79,632 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,964 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
3,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,632 miles
  • 2024 – 76,964 miles
  • 2023 – 74,197 miles
  • 2022 – 69,684 miles
  • 2021 – 66,756 miles
  • 2020 – 62,910 miles
  • 2019 – 59,758 miles
  • 2018 – 54,352 miles
  • 2016 – 53,144 miles
  • 2015 – 50,596 miles
  • 2013 – 42,688 miles
  • 2012 – 34,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,632 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper spring missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also damage to side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,632 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    419389537449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper spring missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,964 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    805975389202
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,963 miles (+2,766)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    288720419445
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    978969696551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,197 miles (+4,513)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    816585619230
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    273716467223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,684 miles (+2,928)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    772206112781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,756 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    785075718231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,745 miles (+3,835)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    921719034244
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,910 miles (+3,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    122649913865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,758 miles (+5,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    787491154941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. 225/35r19 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,352 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    974078015504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,144 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    930757192045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,596 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    595449505093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,688 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    465072953403
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail42,688 miles (+8,302)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,688 miles
    Test number
    686021453335
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,386 miles (+184)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    887773303075
    • NoteNearside headlamp wash not working
    • NoteOffside headlamp wash not working

  18. Fail34,202 miles1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    537342762306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside headlamp wash not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner egde
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on edges/no tread
    • NoteOffside headlamp wash not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass34,202 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    467302962494
    • NoteNearside headlamp wash not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on innere edge
    • NoteOffside front headlamp wash not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on edges/no tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail34,202 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    876362362364
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside headlamp wash not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on innere edge
    • NoteOffside front headlamp wash not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on edges/no tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LB59 NPA

Does LB59 NPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 NPA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NPA?
The MOT on LB59 NPA is valid until 11 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 NPA done?
LB59 NPA was recorded at 79,632 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
Has LB59 NPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NPA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 NPA 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 NPA find?
LB59 NPA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake caliper spring missing; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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