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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 NPNMOT history

LB59 NPN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
153,410 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 NPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 NPN was last recorded at 153,410 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 5,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,814 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,596 miles
Average per year
8,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,410 miles
  • 2024 – 147,814 miles
  • 2023 – 129,539 miles
  • 2022 – 121,918 miles
  • 2021 – 120,452 miles
  • 2019 – 114,176 miles
  • 2018 – 106,300 miles
  • 2017 – 96,213 miles
  • 2016 – 83,230 miles
  • 2015 – 70,186 miles
  • 2014 – 57,256 miles
  • 2013 – 44,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,410 miles
    Test number
    794225940127
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail153,410 miles (+5,596)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,410 miles
    Test number
    238963237339
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,814 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    508132367470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  4. Fail147,737 miles (+18,198)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,737 miles
    Test number
    686316884466
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

  5. Pass129,539 miles (+7,621)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,539 miles
    Test number
    328513137317
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass121,918 miles (+1,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    860717011140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,452 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    666066850474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,448 miles (+6,272)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    179386132149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and delaminating (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure low warning lamp on

  9. Pass114,176 miles (+7,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,176 miles
    Test number
    446263736546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,300 miles (+10,087)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    814614899516
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  11. Pass96,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    903764777451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear lower hub bearing/joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  12. Fail96,213 miles (+12,983)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    835468491460
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear lower hub bearing/joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  13. Pass83,230 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    845983875960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,104 miles (+12,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    937554098772
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,186 miles (+12,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    808174665153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,256 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    925662174147
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCustomer removed toe bar and socket

  17. Fail57,256 miles (+12,863)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    665462074176
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass44,393 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    847926673161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    506024263051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass44,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,336 miles
    Test number
    898544063090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 NPN

Does LB59 NPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 NPN expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 NPN?
The MOT on LB59 NPN expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 NPN done?
LB59 NPN was recorded at 153,410 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 8,820 miles a year.
Has LB59 NPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 NPN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 NPN 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 NPN find?
LB59 NPN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides.

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