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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 RCYMOT history

LB59 RCY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,194 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 RCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 RCY was last recorded at 165,194 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,947 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,247 miles
Average per year
8,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,194 miles
  • 2025 – 161,947 miles
  • 2024 – 160,021 miles
  • 2023 – 158,612 miles
  • 2022 – 157,804 miles
  • 2021 – 153,308 miles
  • 2020 – 147,810 miles
  • 2019 – 136,008 miles
  • 2018 – 121,781 miles
  • 2017 – 109,624 miles
  • 2016 – 102,787 miles
  • 2015 – 92,233 miles
  • 2013 – 78,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,194 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Crank shaft pulley deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,194 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    380742295590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,947 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,947 miles
    Test number
    755340977777
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure / Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody

  3. Pass160,021 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,021 miles
    Test number
    129894595961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,612 miles
    Test number
    326698282237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,612 miles (+808)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,612 miles
    Test number
    406915708048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,804 miles (+4,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,804 miles
    Test number
    551713785710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,308 miles (+5,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,308 miles
    Test number
    513512988356
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticks (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass147,810 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,810 miles
    Test number
    242806945415
    • AdvisoryCrank shaft pulley deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail147,810 miles (+11,802)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,810 miles
    Test number
    965898278787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCrank shaft pulley deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass136,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,008 miles
    Test number
    407594423756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail136,008 miles (+14,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,008 miles
    Test number
    967821713233
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass121,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,781 miles
    Test number
    274181033641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail121,781 miles (+12,157)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,781 miles
    Test number
    441687660299
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass109,624 miles (+6,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    772643074749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass102,787 miles (+10,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    497239038788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,233 miles (+13,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,233 miles
    Test number
    297232315031
    • NoteEngine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components
    • NotePlay in both rear suspension upper arm inner bushes

  17. Pass78,679 miles (+22,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,679 miles
    Test number
    436710443383
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn low on inner eadg

  18. Pass55,977 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    476826813034
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail55,977 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    495021313033
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LB59 RCY

Does LB59 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 RCY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 RCY?
The MOT on LB59 RCY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 RCY done?
LB59 RCY was recorded at 165,194 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 8,030 miles a year.
Has LB59 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 RCY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 RCY 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 RCY find?
LB59 RCY passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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