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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 PZJMOT history

LB59 PZJ is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
160,177 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 PZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 PZJ was last recorded at 160,177 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,031 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,146 miles
Average per year
10,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,177 miles
  • 2025 – 154,031 miles
  • 2024 – 145,218 miles
  • 2023 – 136,805 miles
  • 2022 – 129,633 miles
  • 2021 – 124,210 miles
  • 2020 – 120,297 miles
  • 2019 – 106,779 miles
  • 2018 – 91,539 miles
  • 2017 – 78,762 miles
  • 2016 – 70,120 miles
  • 2015 – 54,549 miles
  • 2014 – 40,215 miles
  • 2013 – 20,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,177 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Few areas of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,177 miles (+6,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,177 miles
    Test number
    462494895737
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass154,031 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,031 miles
    Test number
    362557358093
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion
  3. Fail154,024 miles (+8,806)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,024 miles
    Test number
    489244972807
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion
  4. Pass145,218 miles (+8,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,218 miles
    Test number
    874336317497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass136,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,805 miles
    Test number
    127137157776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail136,805 miles (+7,172)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,805 miles
    Test number
    943936384795
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.58 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass129,633 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,633 miles
    Test number
    350733908879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,585 miles (+5,375)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    263038998541
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass124,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    900194937389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail124,210 miles (+3,913)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    848309774677
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass120,297 miles (+13,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,297 miles
    Test number
    403956346354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass106,779 miles (+15,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,779 miles
    Test number
    131077547252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    950747179696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer poor effort
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp on
  14. Fail91,539 miles (+12,777)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    127967023454
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer poor effort
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp on
  15. Pass78,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    285815711127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover , undertrays & sill covers fitted
  16. Fail78,762 miles (+8,642)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    994602717069
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover , undertrays & sill covers fitted
  17. Pass70,120 miles (+15,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    555740854445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tire
  18. Pass54,549 miles (+14,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    998535305168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass40,215 miles (+19,700)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,215 miles
    Test number
    685906574055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen outside swept area
  20. Pass20,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,515 miles
    Test number
    426722133064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 PZJ

Does LB59 PZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 PZJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 PZJ?
The MOT on LB59 PZJ is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 PZJ done?
LB59 PZJ was recorded at 160,177 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 10,577 miles a year.
Has LB59 PZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 PZJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 PZJ 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 PZJ find?
LB59 PZJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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